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How far is Williston, ND, from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1836 miles / 2955 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Williston (XWA) is 3278 miles / 5276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 47 minutes.

Nain Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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2955
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1595
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Distance from Nain to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1835.904 miles
  • 2954.601 kilometers
  • 1595.357 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
  • 1830.460 miles
  • 2945.839 kilometers
  • 1590.626 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 Nain to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Nain to Williston generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nain to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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