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How far is Williston, ND, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1312 miles / 2111 kilometers / 1140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Williston (XWA) is 1683 miles / 2709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 51 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1312
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2111
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Distance from Jackson to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1311.849 miles
  • 2111.216 kilometers
  • 1139.965 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
  • 1312.155 miles
  • 2111.709 kilometers
  • 1140.232 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 Jackson to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Williston generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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