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How far is Whistler from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 5582 miles / 8984 kilometers / 4851 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Shanghai to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5582.396 miles
  • 8983.995 kilometers
  • 4850.969 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
  • 5569.927 miles
  • 8963.929 kilometers
  • 4840.135 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 Shanghai to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Whistler generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
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