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

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Williston (XWA) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 6 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Yakutat to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1632.933 miles
  • 2627.951 kilometers
  • 1418.980 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
  • 1628.433 miles
  • 2620.709 kilometers
  • 1415.069 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 Yakutat to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Williston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W
Destination 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