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

The distance between Haines (Haines Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Haines (HNS) to Williston (XWA) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 45 minutes.

Haines Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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2393
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Distance from Haines to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1486.995 miles
  • 2393.087 kilometers
  • 1292.163 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
  • 1483.031 miles
  • 2386.706 kilometers
  • 1288.718 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 Haines to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Haines Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Haines Airport (HNS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Haines to Williston generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Haines to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″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