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How far is La Grande Rivière from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) is 1917 miles / 3086 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to La Grande Rivière (YGL) is 2897 miles / 4662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 38 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – La Grande Rivière Airport

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1917
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3086
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1666
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Distance from Whistler to La Grande Rivière

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to La Grande Rivière. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1917.460 miles
  • 3085.852 kilometers
  • 1666.227 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1911.426 miles
  • 3076.143 kilometers
  • 1660.984 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Whistler to La Grande Rivière?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to La Grande Rivière Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL)

On average, flying from Whistler to La Grande Rivière generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to La Grande Rivière

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W
Destination La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″W