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How far is Williston, ND, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 953 miles / 1533 kilometers / 828 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Williston (XWA) is 1181 miles / 1900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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953
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828
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Distance from Champaign to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 952.842 miles
  • 1533.450 kilometers
  • 827.997 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
  • 951.404 miles
  • 1531.136 kilometers
  • 826.748 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 Champaign to Williston?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Champaign to Williston generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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