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How far is Reno, NV, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 999 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Reno (RNO) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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869
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Distance from Williston to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.485 miles
  • 1608.515 kilometers
  • 868.529 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
  • 998.044 miles
  • 1606.196 kilometers
  • 867.276 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Williston to Reno generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W