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How far is Richmond, VA, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Richmond (RIC) is 2996 miles / 4821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 22 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2372.227 miles
  • 3817.729 kilometers
  • 2061.409 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
  • 2367.132 miles
  • 3809.530 kilometers
  • 2056.981 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Richmond generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W