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How far is Williams Lake from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers / 1854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 54 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Williams Lake Airport

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2133
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1854
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Distance from Ottawa to Williams Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2132.976 miles
  • 3432.693 kilometers
  • 1853.506 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
  • 2126.879 miles
  • 3422.879 kilometers
  • 1848.207 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 Ottawa to Williams Lake?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Williams Lake Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Williams Lake generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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