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How far is Williston, ND, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1552 miles / 2498 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Williston (XWA) is 1867 miles / 3004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from New York to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.001 miles
  • 2497.703 kilometers
  • 1348.652 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
  • 1548.308 miles
  • 2491.761 kilometers
  • 1345.443 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 New York to Williston?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from New York to Williston generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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