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How far is Williston, ND, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Williston (XWA) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 29 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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721
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1161
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627
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Distance from Salina to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.208 miles
  • 1160.672 kilometers
  • 626.713 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
  • 721.351 miles
  • 1160.903 kilometers
  • 626.837 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 Salina to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Salina to Williston generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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