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How far is Gillam from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Gillam (YGX) is 1726 miles / 2777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 59 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Gillam Airport

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1237
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1991
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1075
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Distance from Whistler to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1236.898 miles
  • 1990.594 kilometers
  • 1074.835 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
  • 1233.223 miles
  • 1984.680 kilometers
  • 1071.642 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Whistler to Gillam generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W