How far is Chicago, IL, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 899 miles / 1447 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Chicago (MDW) is 1072 miles / 1726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 25 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 899.375 miles
- 1447.404 kilometers
- 781.536 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- 897.613 miles
- 1444.569 kilometers
- 780.005 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Chicago?
The time difference between Williston and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Williston to Chicago generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |