Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Williston, ND, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Williston (XWA) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

Distance arrow
1261
Miles
Distance arrow
2029
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1096
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Buffalo to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.710 miles
  • 2028.916 kilometers
  • 1095.527 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
  • 1257.503 miles
  • 2023.755 kilometers
  • 1092.740 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 Buffalo to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Williston generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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