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How far is Williams Lake from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 2188 miles / 3521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 8 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Williams Lake Airport

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1738
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2797
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1510
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Distance from Chicago to Williams Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Williams Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1738.190 miles
  • 2797.346 kilometers
  • 1510.446 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
  • 1734.036 miles
  • 2790.661 kilometers
  • 1506.836 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 Chicago to Williams Lake?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williams Lake Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Williams Lake generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Williams Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″W