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How far is Williston, ND, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Williston (XWA) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.465 miles
  • 1462.032 kilometers
  • 789.434 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
  • 905.946 miles
  • 1457.978 kilometers
  • 787.245 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 Portland to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Portland to Williston generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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