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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2399 miles / 3860 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.

Williston Basin International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Williston to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2398.785 miles
  • 3860.470 kilometers
  • 2084.487 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
  • 2391.544 miles
  • 3848.817 kilometers
  • 2078.195 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Williston to Bethel generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williston to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W