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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to McGrath (MCG) is 2687 miles / 4325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 3 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – McGrath Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from Williston to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2191.199 miles
  • 3526.393 kilometers
  • 1904.100 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
  • 2184.835 miles
  • 3516.150 kilometers
  • 1898.569 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to McGrath Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Williston to McGrath generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W