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How far is Prince George from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Prince George (Prince George Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Prince George (YXS) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Prince George Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Prince George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 259.234 miles
  • 417.197 kilometers
  • 225.268 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
  • 259.064 miles
  • 416.923 kilometers
  • 225.121 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 Prince George?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Prince George Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Prince George?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Prince George.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Prince George Airport (YXS)

On average, flying from Whistler to Prince George generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 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 Prince George

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

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 Prince George Airport
City: Prince George
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXS
ICAO Code: CYXS
Coordinates: 53°53′21″N, 122°40′44″W