How far is Williston, ND, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers / 769 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Williston (XWA) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 13 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 885.316 miles
- 1424.778 kilometers
- 769.319 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- 883.553 miles
- 1421.941 kilometers
- 767.787 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 Chicago to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Williston?
The time difference between Chicago and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Williston generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |