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How far is Ottawa from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2799 miles / 4504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 37 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from Whistler to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2190.940 miles
  • 3525.976 kilometers
  • 1903.875 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
  • 2184.639 miles
  • 3515.835 kilometers
  • 1898.399 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Whistler to Ottawa generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W