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How far is Williston, ND, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Williston (XWA) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 32 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Calgary to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.495 miles
  • 805.468 kilometers
  • 434.918 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
  • 499.181 miles
  • 803.354 kilometers
  • 433.776 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 Calgary to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Calgary and Williston?

There is no time difference between Calgary and Williston.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Calgary to Williston generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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