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How far is Williams Lake from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 932 miles / 1499 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 1159 miles / 1865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 14 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Williams Lake Airport

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932
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1499
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810
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Distance from Sacramento to Williams Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 931.719 miles
  • 1499.457 kilometers
  • 809.642 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
  • 932.177 miles
  • 1500.193 kilometers
  • 810.039 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 Sacramento to Williams Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Williams Lake Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Williams Lake?

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Williams Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Williams Lake generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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