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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 2071 miles / 3334 kilometers / 1800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) is 3234 miles / 5205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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2071
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1800
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Distance from Whistler to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2071.412 miles
  • 3333.615 kilometers
  • 1800.008 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
  • 2065.028 miles
  • 3323.340 kilometers
  • 1794.460 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Whistler to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 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 Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W