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How far is Cape Dorset from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers / 1683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3234 miles / 5205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Cape Dorset Airport

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1937
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3117
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1683
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Distance from Whistler to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1936.751 miles
  • 3116.898 kilometers
  • 1682.990 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
  • 1931.031 miles
  • 3107.694 kilometers
  • 1678.020 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Cape Dorset Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Whistler to Cape Dorset generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Cape Dorset

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

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W