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How far is Rochester, MN, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1490 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Rochester (RST) is 1913 miles / 3078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 47 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1489.580 miles
  • 2397.247 kilometers
  • 1294.410 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
  • 1485.642 miles
  • 2390.910 kilometers
  • 1290.988 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Whistler to Rochester generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W