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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 12 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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787
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1266
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Distance from Williston to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.536 miles
  • 1265.807 kilometers
  • 683.481 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
  • 785.558 miles
  • 1264.232 kilometers
  • 682.631 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Williston and Fort Chipewyan?

There is no time difference between Williston and Fort Chipewyan.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Williston to Fort Chipewyan generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W