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How far is Springfield, IL, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Springfield (SPI) is 1181 miles / 1901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Williston to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 907.665 miles
  • 1460.745 kilometers
  • 788.739 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
  • 906.477 miles
  • 1458.833 kilometers
  • 787.707 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Williston to Springfield generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W