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How far is Whistler from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 7526 miles / 12112 kilometers / 6540 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Christchurch to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7525.946 miles
  • 12111.836 kilometers
  • 6539.868 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
  • 7542.576 miles
  • 12138.599 kilometers
  • 6554.319 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 Christchurch to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 14 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Whistler generates about 930 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 930 kilograms equals 2 050 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E
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