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How far is Calgary from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Calgary (YYC) is 635 miles / 1022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.495 miles
  • 805.468 kilometers
  • 434.918 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
  • 499.181 miles
  • 803.354 kilometers
  • 433.776 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Williston and Calgary?

There is no time difference between Williston and Calgary.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Williston to Calgary generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W