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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2564 miles / 4127 kilometers / 2228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Williston (XWA) is 3332 miles / 5363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 2 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2564.342 miles
  • 4126.908 kilometers
  • 2228.352 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
  • 2556.691 miles
  • 4114.595 kilometers
  • 2221.703 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 Wales to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Williston Basin International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Wales to Williston generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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