How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1833 miles / 2949 kilometers / 1592 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2323 miles / 3739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 20 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1832.542 miles
- 2949.190 kilometers
- 1592.435 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- 1827.713 miles
- 2941.419 kilometers
- 1588.239 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Whistler to Grand Rapids generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |