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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1405 miles / 2260 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 7 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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2260
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Distance from Williams Lake to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1404.584 miles
  • 2260.458 kilometers
  • 1220.550 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
  • 1400.917 miles
  • 2254.557 kilometers
  • 1217.363 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Minneapolis generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W