How far is Williston, ND, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers / 964 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Williston (XWA) is 1412 miles / 2273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 2 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1109.246 miles
- 1785.159 kilometers
- 963.909 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- 1107.646 miles
- 1782.583 kilometers
- 962.518 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 Sacramento to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Williston generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |