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How far is Whistler from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2071 miles / 3334 kilometers / 1800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Whistler (YWS) is 3237 miles / 5209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2071.412 miles
  • 3333.615 kilometers
  • 1800.008 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
  • 2065.028 miles
  • 3323.340 kilometers
  • 1794.460 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Whistler generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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