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How far is Williston, ND, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers / 1021 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Williston (XWA) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 44 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1021
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1174.758 miles
  • 1890.589 kilometers
  • 1020.836 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
  • 1171.684 miles
  • 1885.643 kilometers
  • 1018.166 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 Sanikiluaq to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Williston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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