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How far is Williston, ND, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Williston (XWA) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 55 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1104
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1777
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960
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Distance from Sacramento to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1104.196 miles
  • 1777.032 kilometers
  • 959.520 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
  • 1102.666 miles
  • 1774.568 kilometers
  • 958.190 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 Sacramento to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Williston generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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