How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Williams Lake?
The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers / 1098 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1834 miles / 2952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 9 minutes.
Williams Lake Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Williams Lake to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williams Lake to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1263.250 miles
- 2033.004 kilometers
- 1097.734 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- 1259.902 miles
- 2027.616 kilometers
- 1094.825 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williams Lake and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Williams Lake to Fairbanks generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Williams Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williams Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWL |
| ICAO Code: | CYWL |
| Coordinates: | 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |