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How far is Williston, ND, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Williston (XWA) is 1012 miles / 1629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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726
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1169
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631
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Distance from Penticton to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.212 miles
  • 1168.725 kilometers
  • 631.061 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
  • 724.050 miles
  • 1165.246 kilometers
  • 629.182 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 Penticton to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Penticton to Williston generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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