How far is Whistler from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2401 miles / 3863 kilometers / 2086 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Whistler (YWS) is 3045 miles / 4900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 0 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Raleigh to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2400.667 miles
- 3863.499 kilometers
- 2086.122 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- 2395.732 miles
- 3855.557 kilometers
- 2081.834 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 Raleigh to Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Whistler?
The time difference between Raleigh and Whistler is 3 hours. Whistler is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Whistler generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |