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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1175 miles / 1890 kilometers / 1021 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1461 miles / 2352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 32 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Grand Forks International Airport

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1175
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1890
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1021
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Distance from Whistler to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1174.523 miles
  • 1890.211 kilometers
  • 1020.632 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
  • 1171.026 miles
  • 1884.583 kilometers
  • 1017.593 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 Whistler to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Whistler to Grand Forks generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Grand Forks

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W