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How far is Williston, ND, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Williston (XWA) is 1254 miles / 2018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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802
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Distance from Nanaimo to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 923.059 miles
  • 1485.519 kilometers
  • 802.116 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
  • 920.296 miles
  • 1481.072 kilometers
  • 799.715 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 Nanaimo to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Williston generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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