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How far is Whistler from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 5116 miles / 8233 kilometers / 4446 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Zurich to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5115.849 miles
  • 8233.160 kilometers
  • 4445.551 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
  • 5100.783 miles
  • 8208.915 kilometers
  • 4432.459 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 Zurich to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Whistler generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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