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How far is Williston, ND, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2034 miles / 3274 kilometers / 1768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Williston (XWA) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 21 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2034.331 miles
  • 3273.939 kilometers
  • 1767.786 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
  • 2028.427 miles
  • 3264.436 kilometers
  • 1762.655 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 Sydney to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sydney to Williston generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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