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How far is Whistler from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 7222 miles / 11623 kilometers / 6276 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Riyadh to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7222.465 miles
  • 11623.430 kilometers
  • 6276.150 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
  • 7209.122 miles
  • 11601.957 kilometers
  • 6264.556 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 Riyadh to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 14 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Whistler generates about 886 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 886 kilograms equals 1 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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