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How far is Yellowknife from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 13 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Yellowknife Airport

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911
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1466
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792
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Distance from Whistler to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.176 miles
  • 1466.396 kilometers
  • 791.790 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
  • 909.709 miles
  • 1464.035 kilometers
  • 790.516 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Whistler to Yellowknife generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W