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How far is Williston, ND, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Williston (XWA) is 1282 miles / 2063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 14 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Williston Basin International Airport

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877
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1411
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762
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Distance from Whistler to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 876.650 miles
  • 1410.832 kilometers
  • 761.788 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
  • 874.045 miles
  • 1406.640 kilometers
  • 759.525 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 Whistler to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Whistler to Williston generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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