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How far is Williston, ND, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 888 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Williston (XWA) is 1200 miles / 1932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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888
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1430
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772
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Distance from Vancouver to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 888.382 miles
  • 1429.712 kilometers
  • 771.983 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
  • 885.724 miles
  • 1425.434 kilometers
  • 769.673 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 Vancouver to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Williston generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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