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How far is Whistler from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1565 miles / 2519 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Whistler (YWS) is 2058 miles / 3312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 41 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Kansas City to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1565.493 miles
  • 2519.417 kilometers
  • 1360.377 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
  • 1562.379 miles
  • 2514.406 kilometers
  • 1357.671 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 Kansas City to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Whistler generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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