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How far is Whistler from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 858 miles / 1381 kilometers / 746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Whistler (YWS) is 1028 miles / 1654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 32 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Oakland to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 858.409 miles
  • 1381.475 kilometers
  • 745.937 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
  • 859.052 miles
  • 1382.510 kilometers
  • 746.496 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 Oakland to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Oakland and Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Oakland to Whistler generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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