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How far is Williston, ND, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Williston (XWA) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1153.848 miles
  • 1856.939 kilometers
  • 1002.667 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
  • 1153.562 miles
  • 1856.479 kilometers
  • 1002.418 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 Memphis to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Memphis to Williston generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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