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How far is Williston, ND, from Fort Frances?

The distance between Fort Frances (Fort Frances Municipal Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 474 miles / 763 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Frances (YAG) to Williston (XWA) is 535 miles / 861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Fort Frances Municipal Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Fort Frances to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 474.229 miles
  • 763.198 kilometers
  • 412.094 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
  • 472.815 miles
  • 760.922 kilometers
  • 410.865 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 Fort Frances to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Fort Frances Municipal Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Fort Frances to Williston generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Frances to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Fort Frances Municipal Airport
City: Fort Frances
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAG
ICAO Code: CYAG
Coordinates: 48°39′15″N, 93°26′22″W
Destination 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