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How far is Cranbrook from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Cranbrook (Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport) is 322 miles / 518 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Cranbrook (YXC) is 564 miles / 908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Cranbrook

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.084 miles
  • 518.344 kilometers
  • 279.883 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
  • 321.105 miles
  • 516.769 kilometers
  • 279.033 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 Cranbrook?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

On average, flying from Whistler to Cranbrook generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 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 Cranbrook

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC).

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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
City: Cranbrook
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXC
ICAO Code: CYXC
Coordinates: 49°36′38″N, 115°46′55″W