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How far is Albany, NY, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Albany (ALB) is 1790 miles / 2880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.777 miles
  • 2402.392 kilometers
  • 1297.188 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
  • 1488.892 miles
  • 2396.140 kilometers
  • 1293.812 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Albany International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Williston to Albany generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Albany

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

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W