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How far is Williston, ND, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Williston (XWA) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 30 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Boston to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.029 miles
  • 2628.106 kilometers
  • 1419.064 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
  • 1628.785 miles
  • 2621.276 kilometers
  • 1415.376 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 Boston to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Boston to Williston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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