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How far is Dawson Creek from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 258 miles / 415 kilometers / 224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 9 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.689 miles
  • 414.710 kilometers
  • 223.926 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
  • 257.384 miles
  • 414.220 kilometers
  • 223.661 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Dawson Creek generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W