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How far is Whistler from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Whistler (YWS) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Portland to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 315.114 miles
  • 507.128 kilometers
  • 273.827 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
  • 315.133 miles
  • 507.157 kilometers
  • 273.843 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 Portland to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Portland and Whistler.

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

On average, flying from Portland to Whistler generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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