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How far is Swan River from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Swan River (ZJN) is 1218 miles / 1960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 41 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Swan River Airport

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951
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1530
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826
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Distance from Whistler to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 950.574 miles
  • 1529.800 kilometers
  • 826.026 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
  • 947.635 miles
  • 1525.071 kilometers
  • 823.473 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Swan River Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Whistler to Swan River generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Swan River

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

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W