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How far is Dawson Creek from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 403.935 miles
  • 650.070 kilometers
  • 351.010 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
  • 403.529 miles
  • 649.416 kilometers
  • 350.657 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 Creek?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Dawson Creek Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Whistler to Dawson Creek generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Creek

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

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 Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W