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How far is Sydney from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2034 miles / 3274 kilometers / 1768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sydney (YQY) is 2625 miles / 4224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 22 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Williston to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2034.331 miles
  • 3273.939 kilometers
  • 1767.786 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
  • 2028.427 miles
  • 3264.436 kilometers
  • 1762.655 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Williston to Sydney generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W