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How far is Williston, ND, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Williston (XWA) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 46 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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337
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Distance from Fargo to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 336.810 miles
  • 542.043 kilometers
  • 292.680 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
  • 335.897 miles
  • 540.573 kilometers
  • 291.886 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 Fargo to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Fargo to Williston generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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