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How far is Sanikiluaq from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1726 miles / 2777 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 2975 miles / 4787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 57 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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1726
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1500
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Distance from Williams Lake to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.857 miles
  • 2777.498 kilometers
  • 1499.729 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
  • 1720.239 miles
  • 2768.456 kilometers
  • 1494.847 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Sanikiluaq generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Sanikiluaq

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

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W