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How far is Nanaimo from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 80 miles / 129 kilometers / 70 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 106 miles / 171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 80.129 miles
  • 128.956 kilometers
  • 69.631 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
  • 80.039 miles
  • 128.810 kilometers
  • 69.552 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Whistler to Nanaimo generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 81 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 Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W