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How far is Whistler from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 7471 miles / 12023 kilometers / 6492 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Richmond to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7470.801 miles
  • 12023.089 kilometers
  • 6491.948 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
  • 7476.679 miles
  • 12032.548 kilometers
  • 6497.056 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 Richmond to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Whistler generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
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