How far is Williston, ND, from Bismarck, ND?
The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Williston (XWA) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 38 minutes.
Bismarck Municipal Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Bismarck to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bismarck to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 174.006 miles
- 280.035 kilometers
- 151.207 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- 173.681 miles
- 279.512 kilometers
- 150.924 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 Bismarck to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bismarck and Williston?
The time difference between Bismarck and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Bismarck.
Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Bismarck to Williston generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |