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How far is Ottawa from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers / 1854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2132.976 miles
  • 3432.693 kilometers
  • 1853.506 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
  • 2126.879 miles
  • 3422.879 kilometers
  • 1848.207 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Ottawa generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W