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How far is Red Lake from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Red Lake (YRL) is 1698 miles / 2732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Red Lake Airport

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1276
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2053
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1109
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Distance from Whistler to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.694 miles
  • 2053.030 kilometers
  • 1108.548 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
  • 1271.727 miles
  • 2046.647 kilometers
  • 1105.101 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Red Lake Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from Whistler to Red Lake generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Red Lake

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

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W