How far is Williston, ND, from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Williston (XWA) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.691 miles
- 2331.442 kilometers
- 1258.878 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- 1449.564 miles
- 2332.847 kilometers
- 1259.637 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 New Orleans to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Williston generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′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 |