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How far is Williston, ND, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Williston (XWA) is 1760 miles / 2833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1464.974 miles
  • 2357.647 kilometers
  • 1273.028 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
  • 1461.707 miles
  • 2352.390 kilometers
  • 1270.189 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 Lancaster to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Williston generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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