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How far is Thunder Bay from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1513 miles / 2435 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1830 miles / 2945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 39 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1512.896 miles
  • 2434.769 kilometers
  • 1314.670 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
  • 1508.328 miles
  • 2427.418 kilometers
  • 1310.701 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Whistler to Thunder Bay generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Thunder Bay

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

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W