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How far is Edmonton from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Edmonton (YEG) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 21 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 457.442 miles
  • 736.182 kilometers
  • 397.507 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
  • 456.258 miles
  • 734.277 kilometers
  • 396.478 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Edmonton International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Whistler to Edmonton generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 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 Edmonton

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

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W