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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2132 miles / 3431 kilometers / 1853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 37 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2132
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Distance from Whistler to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2131.982 miles
  • 3431.092 kilometers
  • 1852.642 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
  • 2126.222 miles
  • 3421.823 kilometers
  • 1847.637 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 Whistler to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Whistler to Buffalo generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W