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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 909 miles / 1462 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 5 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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Distance from Williston to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.735 miles
  • 1462.468 kilometers
  • 789.669 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
  • 906.125 miles
  • 1458.266 kilometers
  • 787.401 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Williston to Sault Ste Marie generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W