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How far is Columbus, OH, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1184 miles / 1906 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Columbus (LCK) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1184.154 miles
  • 1905.711 kilometers
  • 1029.002 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
  • 1181.919 miles
  • 1902.115 kilometers
  • 1027.060 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Williston to Columbus generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W