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How far is Sandspit from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1701 miles / 2737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Williston to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.880 miles
  • 2042.065 kilometers
  • 1102.627 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
  • 1265.172 miles
  • 2036.097 kilometers
  • 1099.404 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Williston to Sandspit generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W