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How far is Williston, ND, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1248 miles / 2008 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Williston (XWA) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 33 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1247.527 miles
  • 2007.700 kilometers
  • 1084.071 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
  • 1246.710 miles
  • 2006.385 kilometers
  • 1083.361 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 Luis Obispo to Williston?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Williston generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Luis Obispo to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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