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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers / 1031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Williston (XWA) is 1519 miles / 2445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1186
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1909
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1031
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Distance from San Jose to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1186.101 miles
  • 1908.845 kilometers
  • 1030.694 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
  • 1184.674 miles
  • 1906.549 kilometers
  • 1029.454 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 Jose to Williston?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Williston generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Jose to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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