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How far is Whistler from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1833 miles / 2949 kilometers / 1592 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Whistler (YWS) is 2323 miles / 3739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1832.542 miles
  • 2949.190 kilometers
  • 1592.435 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
  • 1827.713 miles
  • 2941.419 kilometers
  • 1588.239 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 Rapids to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Whistler generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Rapids to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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