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How far is Columbia, MO, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1692 miles / 2723 kilometers / 1470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Columbia (COU) is 2216 miles / 3567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 29 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Columbia Regional Airport

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1692
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2723
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1470
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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)
  • 1691.847 miles
  • 2722.764 kilometers
  • 1470.175 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
  • 1688.430 miles
  • 2717.264 kilometers
  • 1467.205 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Whistler to Columbia generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W