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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – King Salmon Airport

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Distance from Whistler to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.298 miles
  • 2353.341 kilometers
  • 1270.703 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
  • 1457.984 miles
  • 2346.398 kilometers
  • 1266.954 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 Whistler to King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to King Salmon Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Whistler to King Salmon generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to King Salmon

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W