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How far is Whistler from Ixtapa?

The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2540 miles / 4088 kilometers / 2208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Whistler (YWS) is 3147 miles / 5065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 42 minutes.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Ixtapa to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2540.392 miles
  • 4088.364 kilometers
  • 2207.540 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
  • 2543.909 miles
  • 4094.025 kilometers
  • 2210.596 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 Ixtapa to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Ixtapa to Whistler generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W
Destination 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