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How far is Arcata, CA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1118 miles / 1800 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Arcata (ACV) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 54 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Williston to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1118.197 miles
  • 1799.563 kilometers
  • 971.686 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
  • 1115.875 miles
  • 1795.827 kilometers
  • 969.669 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 Williston to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Williston to Arcata generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W