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How far is Williston, ND, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1625 miles / 2615 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Williston (XWA) is 1950 miles / 3139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 18 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.685 miles
  • 2614.676 kilometers
  • 1411.812 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
  • 1623.259 miles
  • 2612.382 kilometers
  • 1410.574 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 Charleston to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Charleston to Williston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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