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How far is Williston, ND, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Williston (XWA) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1531.020 miles
  • 2463.938 kilometers
  • 1330.420 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
  • 1528.787 miles
  • 2460.345 kilometers
  • 1328.480 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 Raleigh to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Williston generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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