Air Miles Calculator logo

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

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1478 miles / 2379 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Williston (XWA) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 2 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

Distance arrow
1478
Miles
Distance arrow
2379
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1285
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Gustavus to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.211 miles
  • 2378.949 kilometers
  • 1284.530 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
  • 1474.195 miles
  • 2372.486 kilometers
  • 1281.040 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 Gustavus to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Williston generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″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