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How far is Williston, ND, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2399 miles / 3860 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2398.785 miles
  • 3860.470 kilometers
  • 2084.487 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
  • 2391.544 miles
  • 3848.817 kilometers
  • 2078.195 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 Bethel to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Bethel to Williston generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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