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How far is Williston, ND, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 956 miles / 1538 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Williston (XWA) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 955.899 miles
  • 1538.370 kilometers
  • 830.654 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
  • 953.677 miles
  • 1534.795 kilometers
  • 828.723 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 Grand Rapids to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Williston generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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