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How far is Portland, OR, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Portland (PDX) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.465 miles
  • 1462.032 kilometers
  • 789.434 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
  • 905.946 miles
  • 1457.978 kilometers
  • 787.245 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Portland International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Williston to Portland generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W