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How far is Williston, ND, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Williston (XWA) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 12 minutes.

Wings Field – Williston Basin International Airport

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1511
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Distance from Philadelphia to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.982 miles
  • 2431.690 kilometers
  • 1313.008 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
  • 1507.563 miles
  • 2426.188 kilometers
  • 1310.037 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 Philadelphia to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Williston generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″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