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

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 21 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.651 miles
  • 2448.860 kilometers
  • 1322.279 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
  • 1518.261 miles
  • 2443.404 kilometers
  • 1319.333 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Williston to Philadelphia generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W