How far is Buffalo, NY, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1260.710 miles
- 2028.916 kilometers
- 1095.527 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- 1257.503 miles
- 2023.755 kilometers
- 1092.740 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 Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Buffalo?
The time difference between Williston and Buffalo is 2 hours. Buffalo is 2 hours ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Williston to Buffalo generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |