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How far is Detroit, MI, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers / 1669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Detroit (DTW) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 9 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1920.520 miles
  • 3090.778 kilometers
  • 1668.886 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
  • 1915.700 miles
  • 3083.020 kilometers
  • 1664.697 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Detroit generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W