How far is Williston, ND, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 899 miles / 1447 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Williston (XWA) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 40 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 899.375 miles
- 1447.404 kilometers
- 781.536 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- 897.613 miles
- 1444.569 kilometers
- 780.005 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 Chicago to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Williston?
The time difference between Chicago and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Williston generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |