How far is Williston, ND, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Williston (XWA) is 331 miles / 532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 304.819 miles
- 490.558 kilometers
- 264.880 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- 303.917 miles
- 489.108 kilometers
- 264.097 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 Grand Forks to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Williston generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |