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How far is Williston, ND, from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arviat (YEK) to Williston (XWA) is 1012 miles / 1629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 8 minutes.

Arviat Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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966
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1555
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840
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Distance from Arviat to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.485 miles
  • 1555.407 kilometers
  • 839.852 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
  • 965.098 miles
  • 1553.174 kilometers
  • 838.647 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 Arviat to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Arviat to Williston generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arviat to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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