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YWS to IAD: distance & flight time
Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
2,329 mi
3,748 km · 2,024 nm
5h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,329 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 2m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YWS — Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome · Whistler, Canada
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YWS
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport66 mi away
- YSE · Squamish Airport27 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome59 mi away
- YPW · Powell River Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YWS from IAD?
The flight distance from Whistler (YWS) to Washington (IAD) is 2,329 miles (3,748 km, 2,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YWS to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Whistler.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YWS to IAD?
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