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How far is Whistler from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Whistler (YWS) is 232 miles / 374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 22 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Seattle to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 188.473 miles
  • 303.318 kilometers
  • 163.779 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
  • 188.442 miles
  • 303.268 kilometers
  • 163.752 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 Seattle to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Seattle to Whistler generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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