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How far is Charleston, SC, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1625 miles / 2615 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Charleston (CHS) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 7 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.685 miles
  • 2614.676 kilometers
  • 1411.812 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
  • 1623.259 miles
  • 2612.382 kilometers
  • 1410.574 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Williston to Charleston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W