How far is Williston, ND, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Williston (XWA) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.123 miles
- 1596.668 kilometers
- 862.132 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- 990.551 miles
- 1594.137 kilometers
- 860.765 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 Hay River to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Williston?
There is no time difference between Hay River and Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Hay River to Williston generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |
| Destination | 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 |