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How far is Williston, ND, from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1501 miles / 2415 kilometers / 1304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Williston (XWA) is 2208 miles / 3554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 32 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Cape Dorset to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1500.535 miles
  • 2414.877 kilometers
  • 1303.929 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
  • 1497.120 miles
  • 2409.382 kilometers
  • 1300.962 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 Cape Dorset to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Williston generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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