How far is Wainwright, AK, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 44 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Williston to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.014 miles
- 3818.996 kilometers
- 2062.093 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- 2366.406 miles
- 3808.361 kilometers
- 2056.350 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 Williston to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Williston to Wainwright generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |