How far is Williston, ND, from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Williston (XWA) is 3056 miles / 4918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 47 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.014 miles
- 3818.996 kilometers
- 2062.093 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- 2366.406 miles
- 3808.361 kilometers
- 2056.350 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 Wainwright to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Williston generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |