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How far is Williston, ND, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers / 1133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Williston (XWA) is 1567 miles / 2522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 58 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1304.014 miles
  • 2098.607 kilometers
  • 1133.157 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
  • 1300.643 miles
  • 2093.182 kilometers
  • 1130.228 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 Rochester to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Rochester to Williston generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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