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How far is Williston, ND, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Williston (XWA) is 1923 miles / 3095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 19 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1579
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Distance from Brownsville to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.137 miles
  • 2541.375 kilometers
  • 1372.233 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
  • 1581.838 miles
  • 2545.722 kilometers
  • 1374.580 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 Brownsville to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Williston generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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