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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 1478 miles / 2379 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Gustavus (GST) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 4 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Williston to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.211 miles
  • 2378.949 kilometers
  • 1284.530 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
  • 1474.195 miles
  • 2372.486 kilometers
  • 1281.040 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Williston to Gustavus generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W