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How far is Nakina from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1594 miles / 2565 kilometers / 1385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Nakina (YQN) is 2029 miles / 3265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 12 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Nakina Airport

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1594
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2565
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1385
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Distance from Whistler to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1593.524 miles
  • 2564.529 kilometers
  • 1384.735 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
  • 1588.600 miles
  • 2556.603 kilometers
  • 1380.455 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Whistler to Nakina generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W