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How far is Houston, TX, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1337 miles / 2152 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Houston (IAH) is 1637 miles / 2634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 19 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1162
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Distance from Williston to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.130 miles
  • 2151.902 kilometers
  • 1161.934 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
  • 1338.646 miles
  • 2154.342 kilometers
  • 1163.252 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Williston to Houston generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W