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How far is Williston, ND, from Omaha, NE?

The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Williston (XWA) is 840 miles / 1352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.

Eppley Airfield – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Omaha to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.657 miles
  • 990.804 kilometers
  • 534.991 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
  • 615.217 miles
  • 990.096 kilometers
  • 534.609 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 Omaha to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Omaha to Williston generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″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