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How far is Kangirsuk from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 19 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Kangirsuk Airport

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2143
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3449
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1862
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Distance from Whistler to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2142.995 miles
  • 3448.816 kilometers
  • 1862.212 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
  • 2136.289 miles
  • 3438.025 kilometers
  • 1856.385 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Kangirsuk Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Whistler to Kangirsuk generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Kangirsuk

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

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W