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How far is Whistler from Calgary?

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

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Whistler (YWS) is 574 miles / 924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Calgary to Whistler

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Whistler. 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 Calgary to Whistler?

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

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

On average, flying from Calgary to Whistler 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 Calgary to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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