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How far is Whistler from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 7795 miles / 12545 kilometers / 6774 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Sydney to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7795.270 miles
  • 12545.272 kilometers
  • 6773.905 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
  • 7806.200 miles
  • 12562.862 kilometers
  • 6783.403 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 Sydney to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Sydney to Whistler generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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