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

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers / 1602 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Williston (XWA) is 2641 miles / 4251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 40 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1843.601 miles
  • 2966.988 kilometers
  • 1602.045 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
  • 1838.385 miles
  • 2958.595 kilometers
  • 1597.513 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 Cordova to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Cordova to Williston generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cordova to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″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