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How far is Paamiut from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 2783 miles / 4478 kilometers / 2418 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2782.696 miles
  • 4478.315 kilometers
  • 2418.096 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
  • 2773.750 miles
  • 4463.917 kilometers
  • 2410.323 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Paamiut Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Whistler to Paamiut generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Paamiut

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

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 Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W