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How far is Williston, ND, from Thompson?

The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Williston (XWA) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 47 minutes.

Thompson Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Thompson to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 578.237 miles
  • 930.582 kilometers
  • 502.474 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
  • 577.586 miles
  • 929.535 kilometers
  • 501.909 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 Thompson to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Thompson to Williston generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thompson to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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