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How far is Williston, ND, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 671 miles / 1080 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Williston (XWA) is 814 miles / 1310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 54 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from La Crosse to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 671.308 miles
  • 1080.366 kilometers
  • 583.351 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
  • 669.835 miles
  • 1077.995 kilometers
  • 582.071 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 La Crosse to Williston?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Williston generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Crosse to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin La Crosse Regional Airport
City: La Crosse, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LSE
ICAO Code: KLSE
Coordinates: 43°52′44″N, 91°15′24″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