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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 2288 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Roanoke (ROA) is 2901 miles / 4669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 45 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.525 miles
  • 3681.415 kilometers
  • 1987.805 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
  • 2282.541 miles
  • 3673.393 kilometers
  • 1983.474 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Whistler to Roanoke generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W