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How far is Williston, ND, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Williston (XWA) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 34 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Bedford to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.787 miles
  • 2601.967 kilometers
  • 1404.950 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
  • 1612.574 miles
  • 2595.187 kilometers
  • 1401.289 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 Bedford to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Bedford to Williston generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″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