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How far is Williston, ND, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 317 miles / 509 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Williston (XWA) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 31 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 316.587 miles
  • 509.497 kilometers
  • 275.106 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
  • 315.747 miles
  • 508.145 kilometers
  • 274.376 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 Winnipeg to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Williston generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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