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How far is Aberdeen, SD, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers / 277 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Aberdeen (ABR) is 446 miles / 717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 29 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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Distance from Williston to Aberdeen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 318.277 miles
  • 512.217 kilometers
  • 276.575 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
  • 317.726 miles
  • 511.331 kilometers
  • 276.097 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 Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from Williston to Aberdeen generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Aberdeen

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

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 Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W