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How far is Whistler from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Whistler (YWS) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 7 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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2334
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.224 miles
  • 3756.569 kilometers
  • 2028.385 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
  • 2328.673 miles
  • 3747.635 kilometers
  • 2023.561 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 Washington D.C. to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Whistler generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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