How far is Whistler from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Whistler (YWS) is 2083 miles / 3353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Fairbanks to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1357.800 miles
- 2185.167 kilometers
- 1179.896 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- 1354.562 miles
- 2179.957 kilometers
- 1177.083 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 Fairbanks to Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Whistler?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Whistler is 1 hour. Whistler is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Whistler generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |