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How far is Williston, ND, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Williston (XWA) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.

Alma Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1467
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2361
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1275
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Distance from Alma to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1466.890 miles
  • 2360.730 kilometers
  • 1274.692 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
  • 1462.508 miles
  • 2353.678 kilometers
  • 1270.884 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 Alma to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Alma to Williston generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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