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How far is Whistler from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2159 miles / 3475 kilometers / 1876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Whistler (YWS) is 2763 miles / 4446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 28 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Birmingham to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2159.113 miles
  • 3474.756 kilometers
  • 1876.218 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
  • 2155.774 miles
  • 3469.382 kilometers
  • 1873.317 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 Birmingham to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Whistler generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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