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How far is Williston, ND, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2332 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Williston (XWA) is 1780 miles / 2864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 12 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1448.739 miles
  • 2331.520 kilometers
  • 1258.920 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
  • 1446.315 miles
  • 2327.619 kilometers
  • 1256.814 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 Lynchburg to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Williston generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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