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How far is Arctic Village, AK, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Arctic Village (Arctic Village Airport) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Arctic Village (ARC) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 40 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Arctic Village Airport

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1987
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3198
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1727
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Distance from Williston to Arctic Village

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.887 miles
  • 3197.585 kilometers
  • 1726.558 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
  • 1981.747 miles
  • 3189.312 kilometers
  • 1722.091 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 Arctic Village?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Arctic Village Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC)

On average, flying from Williston to Arctic Village generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Arctic Village

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arctic Village Airport
City: Arctic Village, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ARC
ICAO Code: PARC
Coordinates: 68°6′52″N, 145°34′44″W