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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2817 miles / 4533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2152
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3463
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1870
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Distance from Williams Lake to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.067 miles
  • 3463.417 kilometers
  • 1870.095 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
  • 2150.627 miles
  • 3461.098 kilometers
  • 1868.843 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Lafayette generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W