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How far is Whistler from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Whistler (YWS) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 23 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Brainerd to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.074 miles
  • 2164.686 kilometers
  • 1168.837 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
  • 1341.214 miles
  • 2158.475 kilometers
  • 1165.483 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 Brainerd to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Whistler generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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