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How far is Abilene, TX, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 1114 miles / 1793 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Abilene (ABI) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 14 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Williston to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.888 miles
  • 1792.629 kilometers
  • 967.942 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
  • 1115.264 miles
  • 1794.843 kilometers
  • 969.137 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 Williston to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Williston to Abilene generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Abilene

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W