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How far is Louisville, KY, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Louisville (SDF) is 1367 miles / 2200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 58 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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1140
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1835
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991
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Distance from Williston to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.467 miles
  • 1835.404 kilometers
  • 991.039 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
  • 1138.926 miles
  • 1832.924 kilometers
  • 989.700 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Williston to Louisville generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W