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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1275 miles / 2052 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Williston (XWA) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 47 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.307 miles
  • 2052.407 kilometers
  • 1108.211 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
  • 1272.575 miles
  • 2048.011 kilometers
  • 1105.837 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 Pittsburgh to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Williston generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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