How far is Sacramento, CA, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers / 964 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 57 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1109.246 miles
- 1785.159 kilometers
- 963.909 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- 1107.646 miles
- 1782.583 kilometers
- 962.518 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Williston to Sacramento generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |