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How far is Sandspit from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers / 380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Sandspit (YZP) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 48 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 436.927 miles
  • 703.165 kilometers
  • 379.679 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
  • 435.812 miles
  • 701.371 kilometers
  • 378.710 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Sandspit Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Sandspit?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Sandspit.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Whistler to Sandspit generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W