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How far is Whistler from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Whistler (YWS) is 4870 miles / 7838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 35 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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2965
Miles
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4772
Kilometers
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2577
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 6 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
330 kg

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Distance from Gander to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.224 miles
  • 4772.066 kilometers
  • 2576.710 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
  • 2956.189 miles
  • 4757.526 kilometers
  • 2568.858 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 Gander to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Gander to Whistler generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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