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How far is Williams Lake from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Williams Lake (YWL) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Williams Lake Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Williams Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 146.253 miles
  • 235.371 kilometers
  • 127.090 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
  • 146.151 miles
  • 235.208 kilometers
  • 127.002 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 Whistler to Williams Lake?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Williams Lake Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Williams Lake?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Williams Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL)

On average, flying from Whistler to Williams Lake generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Williams Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W
Destination 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