How far is Williston, ND, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Williston (XWA) is 752 miles / 1211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 46 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 617.630 miles
- 993.979 kilometers
- 536.706 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- 616.341 miles
- 991.905 kilometers
- 535.586 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 Rochester to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Williston?
The time difference between Rochester and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Rochester to Williston generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |