How far is Williston, ND, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Williston (XWA) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1522.202 miles
• 2449.746 kilometers
• 1322.757 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

• 1519.459 miles
• 2445.333 kilometers
• 1320.374 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 Richmond to Williston?

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

What is the time difference between Richmond and Williston?

The time difference between Richmond and Williston is 2 hours. Williston is 2 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Richmond 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 Richmond to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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