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How far is Columbus, OH, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Columbus (CMH) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 51 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.209 miles
  • 1896.143 kilometers
  • 1023.835 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
  • 1175.943 miles
  • 1892.496 kilometers
  • 1021.866 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Williston to Columbus generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W