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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers / 737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 18 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.829 miles
  • 1364.449 kilometers
  • 736.743 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
  • 845.585 miles
  • 1360.837 kilometers
  • 734.793 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Yakutat Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Yakutat generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W