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

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Williston (XWA) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 4 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from McGrath to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2191.199 miles
  • 3526.393 kilometers
  • 1904.100 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
  • 2184.835 miles
  • 3516.150 kilometers
  • 1898.569 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 McGrath to Williston?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from McGrath to Williston generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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