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How far is Williston, ND, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1629 miles / 2621 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Williston (XWA) is 2054 miles / 3305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 22 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1415
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Distance from Portland to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.575 miles
  • 2620.938 kilometers
  • 1415.193 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
  • 1624.146 miles
  • 2613.810 kilometers
  • 1411.344 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 Portland to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Portland to Williston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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