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How far is Decatur, IL, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Decatur (DEC) is 2353 miles / 3787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 58 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Decatur Airport

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1789
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Distance from Williams Lake to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.705 miles
  • 2878.642 kilometers
  • 1554.343 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
  • 1784.949 miles
  • 2872.596 kilometers
  • 1551.078 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Decatur generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W