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How far is Whistler from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 6974 miles / 11224 kilometers / 6060 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6974.105 miles
  • 11223.734 kilometers
  • 6060.332 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
  • 6983.071 miles
  • 11238.163 kilometers
  • 6068.123 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 Rio De Janeiro to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 13 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Whistler generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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