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How far is Williston, ND, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1280 miles / 2060 kilometers / 1112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Williston (XWA) is 1624 miles / 2613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 26 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1279.839 miles
  • 2059.702 kilometers
  • 1112.150 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
  • 1280.087 miles
  • 2060.100 kilometers
  • 1112.365 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 San Diego to Williston?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from San Diego to Williston generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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