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How far is Whistler from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1997 miles / 3214 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Whistler (YWS) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 6 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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1997
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3214
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1736
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Distance from Houston to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1997.384 miles
  • 3214.477 kilometers
  • 1735.679 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
  • 1996.207 miles
  • 3212.583 kilometers
  • 1734.656 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 Houston to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Houston to Whistler generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination 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