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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2401 miles / 3863 kilometers / 2086 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 3027 miles / 4871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 3 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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2401
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2086
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Distance from Whistler to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2400.667 miles
  • 3863.499 kilometers
  • 2086.122 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
  • 2395.732 miles
  • 3855.557 kilometers
  • 2081.834 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Whistler to Raleigh generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W