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How far is Whistler from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1354 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Whistler (YWS) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 5 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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1354
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2178
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1176
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Distance from Cat Lake to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.522 miles
  • 2178.282 kilometers
  • 1176.178 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
  • 1349.303 miles
  • 2171.492 kilometers
  • 1172.512 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 Cat Lake to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Whistler generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W
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