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How far is Calgary from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Calgary (YYC) is 575 miles / 926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 398.001 miles
  • 640.520 kilometers
  • 345.853 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
  • 396.791 miles
  • 638.573 kilometers
  • 344.802 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Whistler to Calgary generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W