How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2499 miles / 4021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 48 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1975.889 miles
- 3179.885 kilometers
- 1717.001 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- 1970.509 miles
- 3171.227 kilometers
- 1712.326 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Williston to Fairbanks generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |