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How far is Whistler from Cranbrook?

The distance between Cranbrook (Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 322 miles / 518 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cranbrook (YXC) to Whistler (YWS) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 13 minutes.

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Cranbrook to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.084 miles
  • 518.344 kilometers
  • 279.883 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
  • 321.105 miles
  • 516.769 kilometers
  • 279.033 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 Cranbrook to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Cranbrook to Whistler generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cranbrook to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
City: Cranbrook
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXC
ICAO Code: CYXC
Coordinates: 49°36′38″N, 115°46′55″W
Destination 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