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How far is Williams Lake from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 3004 miles / 4835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 28 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Williams Lake Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Williams Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2372.227 miles
  • 3817.729 kilometers
  • 2061.409 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
  • 2367.132 miles
  • 3809.530 kilometers
  • 2056.981 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 Richmond to Williams Lake?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Williams Lake Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Williams Lake generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination 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