How far is Whistler from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1175 miles / 1890 kilometers / 1021 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Whistler (YWS) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 34 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Grand Forks to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1174.523 miles
- 1890.211 kilometers
- 1020.632 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- 1171.026 miles
- 1884.583 kilometers
- 1017.593 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 Grand Forks to Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Whistler?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Whistler generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |