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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 19 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.137 miles
  • 2541.375 kilometers
  • 1372.233 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
  • 1581.838 miles
  • 2545.722 kilometers
  • 1374.580 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Williston to Brownsville generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W