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How far is Whistler from Rochester, MN?

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

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Whistler (YWS) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 44 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Rochester to Whistler

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Whistler. 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 Rochester to Whistler?

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

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

On average, flying from Rochester to Whistler 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 Rochester to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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