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How far is Swan River from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 289 miles / 466 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Swan River (ZJN) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 30 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Williston to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.250 miles
  • 465.503 kilometers
  • 251.352 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
  • 289.035 miles
  • 465.156 kilometers
  • 251.164 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Swan River Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Williston to Swan River generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W