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How far is Columbia, MO, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Columbia (COU) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 21 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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870
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756
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Distance from Williston to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.861 miles
  • 1399.905 kilometers
  • 755.888 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
  • 869.235 miles
  • 1398.898 kilometers
  • 755.345 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Williston to Columbia generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W