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How far is Whistler from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 66 miles / 107 kilometers / 58 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Whistler (YWS) is 86 miles / 138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 24 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Vancouver to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 66.475 miles
  • 106.981 kilometers
  • 57.765 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
  • 66.454 miles
  • 106.947 kilometers
  • 57.747 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 Vancouver to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Whistler.

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

On average, flying from Vancouver to Whistler generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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