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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 1246 miles / 2005 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 24 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1245.980 miles
  • 2005.210 kilometers
  • 1082.727 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
  • 1242.790 miles
  • 2000.076 kilometers
  • 1079.955 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Williston to Niagara Falls generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Niagara Falls

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

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W