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How far is Whistler from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1758 miles / 2829 kilometers / 1528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Whistler (YWS) is 2245 miles / 3613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 53 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Chicago to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1757.931 miles
  • 2829.116 kilometers
  • 1527.601 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
  • 1753.513 miles
  • 2822.006 kilometers
  • 1523.761 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 Chicago to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Whistler generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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