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How far is Whistler from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 5273 miles / 8486 kilometers / 4582 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Beijing to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5272.763 miles
  • 8485.689 kilometers
  • 4581.905 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
  • 5258.770 miles
  • 8463.170 kilometers
  • 4569.746 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 Beijing to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Whistler generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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