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How far is Williston, ND, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Williston (XWA) is 1311 miles / 2110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 57 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.806 miles
  • 1522.127 kilometers
  • 821.883 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
  • 942.980 miles
  • 1517.579 kilometers
  • 819.427 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 Powell River to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Powell River to Williston generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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