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How far is Williston, ND, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 898 miles / 1446 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Williston (XWA) is 1164 miles / 1874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 35 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1446
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781
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Distance from Joplin to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 898.235 miles
  • 1445.569 kilometers
  • 780.545 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
  • 898.225 miles
  • 1445.553 kilometers
  • 780.536 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 Joplin to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Joplin to Williston generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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