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How far is Whistler from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Whistler (YWS) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 35 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Alamosa to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1218.951 miles
  • 1961.711 kilometers
  • 1059.239 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
  • 1217.855 miles
  • 1959.948 kilometers
  • 1058.287 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 Alamosa to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Whistler generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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