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How far is Williston, ND, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers / 1137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Williston (XWA) is 1685 miles / 2712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 31 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1308
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2105
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1137
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Distance from Alexandria to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1308.141 miles
  • 2105.249 kilometers
  • 1136.743 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
  • 1309.017 miles
  • 2106.659 kilometers
  • 1137.505 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 Alexandria to Williston?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Williston generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W
Destination 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