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How far is Williston, ND, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Williston (XWA) is 573 miles / 922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 32 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.974 miles
  • 754.740 kilometers
  • 407.527 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
  • 467.710 miles
  • 752.706 kilometers
  • 406.429 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 Brainerd to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Williston generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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