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How far is Columbia, MO, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1699 miles / 2735 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Columbia (COU) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 25 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Columbia Regional 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)
  • 1699.318 miles
  • 2734.788 kilometers
  • 1476.667 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
  • 1696.203 miles
  • 2729.774 kilometers
  • 1473.960 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Columbia generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W