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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Williston (XWA) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 36 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.651 miles
  • 2448.860 kilometers
  • 1322.279 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
  • 1518.261 miles
  • 2443.404 kilometers
  • 1319.333 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 Philadelphia to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Williston generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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