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How far is Sanikiluaq from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 2973 miles / 4785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 51 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Sanikiluaq Airport

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1828
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Distance from Whistler to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.320 miles
  • 2942.395 kilometers
  • 1588.766 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
  • 1822.606 miles
  • 2933.200 kilometers
  • 1583.801 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Sanikiluaq Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Whistler to Sanikiluaq generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Sanikiluaq

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

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W