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How far is Rochester, NY, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers / 1133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Rochester (ROC) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 49 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1304.014 miles
  • 2098.607 kilometers
  • 1133.157 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
  • 1300.643 miles
  • 2093.182 kilometers
  • 1130.228 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Williston to Rochester generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W