How far is Williston, ND, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Williston (XWA) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1260.710 miles
- 2028.916 kilometers
- 1095.527 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- 1257.503 miles
- 2023.755 kilometers
- 1092.740 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 Buffalo to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Williston?
The time difference between Buffalo and Williston is 2 hours. Williston is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Williston generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |