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

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2492 miles / 4011 kilometers / 2166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Williston (XWA) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 39 minutes.

Nome Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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2492
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4011
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2166
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Distance from Nome to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2492.364 miles
  • 4011.071 kilometers
  • 2165.805 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
  • 2484.937 miles
  • 3999.118 kilometers
  • 2159.351 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 Nome to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Nome to Williston generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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