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How far is Williston, ND, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 999 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Williston (XWA) is 1274 miles / 2051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 20 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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869
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Distance from Reno to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.485 miles
  • 1608.515 kilometers
  • 868.529 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
  • 998.044 miles
  • 1606.196 kilometers
  • 867.276 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 Reno to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Reno to Williston generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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