How far is Bismarck, ND, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 38 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Williston to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 174.006 miles
- 280.035 kilometers
- 151.207 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- 173.681 miles
- 279.512 kilometers
- 150.924 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 Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Bismarck?
The time difference between Williston and Bismarck is 1 hour. Bismarck is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Williston to Bismarck generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |