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How far is Calgary from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers / 307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Calgary (YYC) is 577 miles / 928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 353.146 miles
  • 568.333 kilometers
  • 306.875 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
  • 352.064 miles
  • 566.592 kilometers
  • 305.935 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Calgary generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Calgary

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W