How far is Williston, ND, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Williston (XWA) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 51 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1975.889 miles
- 3179.885 kilometers
- 1717.001 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- 1970.509 miles
- 3171.227 kilometers
- 1712.326 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 Fairbanks to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Williston generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |