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How far is Williston, ND, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Williston (XWA) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 33 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.888 miles
  • 1610.773 kilometers
  • 869.748 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
  • 998.540 miles
  • 1606.994 kilometers
  • 867.707 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 Lansing to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Lansing to Williston generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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