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How far is Whistler from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 80 miles / 129 kilometers / 70 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Whistler (YWS) is 102 miles / 164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 32 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Nanaimo to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 80.129 miles
  • 128.956 kilometers
  • 69.631 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
  • 80.039 miles
  • 128.810 kilometers
  • 69.552 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 Nanaimo to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Nanaimo and Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Whistler generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 81 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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