How far is Rochester, MN, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Rochester (RST) is 754 miles / 1213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – 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)- 617.630 miles
- 993.979 kilometers
- 536.706 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- 616.341 miles
- 991.905 kilometers
- 535.586 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 Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Williston to Rochester generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |