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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 577 miles / 928 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Great Falls (GTF) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 16 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 576.704 miles
  • 928.115 kilometers
  • 501.142 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
  • 575.446 miles
  • 926.090 kilometers
  • 500.049 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Great Falls generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W