How far is Williston, ND, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Williston (XWA) is 1727 miles / 2779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 19 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1415.838 miles
- 2278.571 kilometers
- 1230.330 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- 1413.535 miles
- 2274.864 kilometers
- 1228.328 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 Roanoke to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Williston?
The time difference between Roanoke and Williston is 2 hours. Williston is 2 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Williston generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |