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How far is Williston, ND, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2311 miles / 3720 kilometers / 2009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Williston (XWA) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 11 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2311.415 miles
  • 3719.861 kilometers
  • 2008.564 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
  • 2305.110 miles
  • 3709.715 kilometers
  • 2003.086 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 Barrow to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Barrow to Williston generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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