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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 1 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Williston to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1464.974 miles
  • 2357.647 kilometers
  • 1273.028 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
  • 1461.707 miles
  • 2352.390 kilometers
  • 1270.189 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Williston to Lancaster generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W