How far is Cat Lake from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 37 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Cat Lake Airport
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Distance from Williston to Cat Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.990 miles
- 936.623 kilometers
- 505.736 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- 580.473 miles
- 934.180 kilometers
- 504.417 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 Cat Lake?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Cat Lake?
The time difference between Williston and Cat Lake is 1 hour. Cat Lake is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)
On average, flying from Williston to Cat Lake generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Cat Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).
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 | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |