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How far is Columbia, SC, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2384 miles / 3836 kilometers / 2071 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Columbia (CAE) is 3075 miles / 4949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 29 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2071
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Distance from Whistler to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2383.539 miles
  • 3835.934 kilometers
  • 2071.239 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
  • 2379.280 miles
  • 3829.079 kilometers
  • 2067.537 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Whistler to Columbia generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 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 Columbia

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

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W