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How far is Houston, TX, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 2048 miles / 3297 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Houston (IAH) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 45 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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2048
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1780
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Distance from Williams Lake to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2048.402 miles
  • 3296.584 kilometers
  • 1780.013 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
  • 2047.540 miles
  • 3295.196 kilometers
  • 1779.263 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Houston generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W