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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2089 miles / 3361 kilometers / 1815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 53 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2089
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3361
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1815
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Distance from Williams Lake to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2088.726 miles
  • 3361.478 kilometers
  • 1815.053 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
  • 2083.201 miles
  • 3352.587 kilometers
  • 1810.252 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 Williams Lake to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Buffalo generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W