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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Anchorage (ANC) is 2615 miles / 4208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 51 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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2001
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3220
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1739
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Distance from Williston to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.742 miles
  • 3219.883 kilometers
  • 1738.598 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
  • 1994.984 miles
  • 3210.616 kilometers
  • 1733.594 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 Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Williston to Anchorage generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W