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How far is Whistler from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Whistler (YWS) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 0 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Minneapolis to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1427.606 miles
  • 2297.510 kilometers
  • 1240.556 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
  • 1423.701 miles
  • 2291.225 kilometers
  • 1237.162 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 Minneapolis to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Whistler generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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