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How far is Williston, ND, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Williston (XWA) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 11 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Williston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Williston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.777 miles
  • 2402.392 kilometers
  • 1297.188 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
  • 1488.892 miles
  • 2396.140 kilometers
  • 1293.812 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 Albany to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Albany to Williston generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W