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How far is Williston, ND, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1101 miles / 1773 kilometers / 957 nautical miles.

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

Rankin Inlet Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1101.393 miles
  • 1772.521 kilometers
  • 957.085 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
  • 1099.659 miles
  • 1769.730 kilometers
  • 955.578 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 Rankin Inlet to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Williston generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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