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How far is Williston, ND, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1441 miles / 2320 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Williston (XWA) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 47 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1441.321 miles
  • 2319.581 kilometers
  • 1252.473 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
  • 1438.114 miles
  • 2314.420 kilometers
  • 1249.687 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 Harrisburg to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Williston generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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