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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Gainesville (GNV) is 2119 miles / 3411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 32 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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Distance from Williston to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.735 miles
  • 2757.989 kilometers
  • 1489.195 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
  • 1713.440 miles
  • 2757.514 kilometers
  • 1488.939 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Williston to Gainesville generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Gainesville

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

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W