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How far is Williston, ND, from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Williston (XWA) is 2226 miles / 3583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 7 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1711
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1487
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Distance from Dawson City to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.238 miles
  • 2753.970 kilometers
  • 1487.025 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
  • 1706.883 miles
  • 2746.961 kilometers
  • 1483.240 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 Dawson City to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Williston generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson City to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″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