How far is Williston, ND, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Williston (XWA) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1245.011 miles
- 2003.651 kilometers
- 1081.885 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- 1244.814 miles
- 2003.334 kilometers
- 1081.714 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 Los Angeles to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Williston generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |