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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 1352 miles / 2175 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Petersburg (PSG) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 45 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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2175
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1175
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Distance from Williston to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.625 miles
  • 2175.229 kilometers
  • 1174.530 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
  • 1347.919 miles
  • 2169.265 kilometers
  • 1171.309 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 Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Williston to Petersburg generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

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 Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W