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How far is Williston, ND, from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1473 miles / 2370 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to Williston (XWA) is 1783 miles / 2870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Greensboro to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1472.925 miles
  • 2370.443 kilometers
  • 1279.937 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
  • 1470.833 miles
  • 2367.076 kilometers
  • 1278.119 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 Greensboro to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Greensboro to Williston generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greensboro to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″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