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How far is Dawson City from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 1131 miles / 1821 kilometers / 983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Dawson City (YDA) is 1811 miles / 2914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 35 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1131.268 miles
  • 1820.599 kilometers
  • 983.045 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
  • 1128.981 miles
  • 1816.920 kilometers
  • 981.058 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 Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Dawson City Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Whistler to Dawson City generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Dawson City

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

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 Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W