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How far is Williston, ND, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Williston (XWA) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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623
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Distance from Kelowna to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 717.352 miles
  • 1154.467 kilometers
  • 623.362 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
  • 715.234 miles
  • 1151.058 kilometers
  • 621.522 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 Kelowna to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Williston generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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