How far is Williston, ND, from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

Distance from Island Lake to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 553.073 miles
• 890.084 kilometers
• 480.607 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

• 552.055 miles
• 888.447 kilometers
• 479.723 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 Island Lake to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Island Lake and Williston?

The time difference between Island Lake and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Island Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Williston generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin	Island Lake Airport
City:	Island Lake
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YIV
ICAO Code:	CYIV
Coordinates:	53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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