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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Great Falls (GTF) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 15 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 358.210 miles
  • 576.483 kilometers
  • 311.276 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
  • 357.175 miles
  • 574.817 kilometers
  • 310.376 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Williston and Great Falls?

There is no time difference between Williston and Great Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Williston to Great Falls generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W