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How far is Williston, ND, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 4948 miles / 7962 kilometers / 4299 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4947.654 miles
  • 7962.478 kilometers
  • 4299.394 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
  • 4941.989 miles
  • 7953.360 kilometers
  • 4294.471 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 Sal to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sal to Williston generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′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