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How far is Churchill from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Churchill (Churchill Airport) is 1293 miles / 2082 kilometers / 1124 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Churchill (YYQ) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 34 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Churchill Airport

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1293
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2082
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Distance from Whistler to Churchill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1293.425 miles
  • 2081.565 kilometers
  • 1123.955 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
  • 1289.748 miles
  • 2075.648 kilometers
  • 1120.760 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 Churchill?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Churchill Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Churchill Airport (YYQ)

On average, flying from Whistler to Churchill generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 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 Churchill

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

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 Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″W