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How far is Williston, ND, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers / 1388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Williston (XWA) is 1950 miles / 3139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 4 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1597
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Distance from Norfolk to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.757 miles
  • 2569.732 kilometers
  • 1387.544 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
  • 1593.944 miles
  • 2565.203 kilometers
  • 1385.099 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 Norfolk to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Williston generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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