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How far is Williston, ND, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Williston (XWA) is 1709 miles / 2750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1343
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2161
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1167
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Distance from Birmingham to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.833 miles
  • 2161.080 kilometers
  • 1166.890 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
  • 1342.349 miles
  • 2160.301 kilometers
  • 1166.469 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 Birmingham to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Williston generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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