How far is Williston, ND, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 955 miles / 1536 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Williston (XWA) is 1240 miles / 1996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.608 miles
- 1536.292 kilometers
- 829.531 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- 952.748 miles
- 1533.299 kilometers
- 827.915 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 Rainbow Lake to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Williston?
There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Williston generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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 |