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How far is Whistler from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 5250 miles / 8449 kilometers / 4562 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 5249.941 miles
  • 8448.961 kilometers
  • 4562.074 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
  • 5235.938 miles
  • 8426.426 kilometers
  • 4549.906 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 Capital International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Whistler generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 359 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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