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How far is Peace River from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Peace River (Peace River Airport) is 478 miles / 770 kilometers / 416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Peace River (YPE) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 9 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Peace River Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Peace River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 478.393 miles
  • 769.898 kilometers
  • 415.712 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
  • 477.726 miles
  • 768.825 kilometers
  • 415.132 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 Peace River?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Peace River Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Peace River Airport (YPE)

On average, flying from Whistler to Peace River generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Peace River

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

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 Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″W