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How far is Rochester, MN, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Rochester (RST) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 26 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1471
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1278
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Distance from Williams Lake to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.749 miles
  • 2366.942 kilometers
  • 1278.046 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
  • 1467.061 miles
  • 2361.007 kilometers
  • 1274.842 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Rochester generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W