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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 7 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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761
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1225
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662
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Distance from Whistler to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.350 miles
  • 1225.274 kilometers
  • 661.595 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
  • 759.879 miles
  • 1222.907 kilometers
  • 660.317 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Whistler to Fort Chipewyan generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Fort Chipewyan

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

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W