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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Birmingham (BHM) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 17 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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1343
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Distance from Williston to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.833 miles
  • 2161.080 kilometers
  • 1166.890 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
  • 1342.349 miles
  • 2160.301 kilometers
  • 1166.469 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 Williston to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Williston to Birmingham generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W