How far is Rainbow Lake from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 35 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 594.653 miles
- 957.001 kilometers
- 516.739 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- 593.960 miles
- 955.886 kilometers
- 516.137 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 Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Rainbow Lake Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Whistler to Rainbow Lake generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
| Destination | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |