How far is Whistler from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Whistler (YWS) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 35 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Ottawa to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2190.940 miles
- 3525.976 kilometers
- 1903.875 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- 2184.639 miles
- 3515.835 kilometers
- 1898.399 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 Ottawa to Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Whistler?
The time difference between Ottawa and Whistler is 3 hours. Whistler is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Whistler generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |