How far is Columbia, SC, from Williams Lake?
The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Columbia (CAE) is 2974 miles / 4786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 16 minutes.
Williams Lake Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Williams Lake to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williams Lake to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2379.184 miles
- 3828.925 kilometers
- 2067.454 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- 2375.249 miles
- 3822.593 kilometers
- 2064.035 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williams Lake and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Williams Lake to Columbia generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |