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How far is Branson, MO, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Branson (BKG) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Branson Airport

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Distance from Williston to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.766 miles
  • 1562.296 kilometers
  • 843.572 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
  • 970.680 miles
  • 1562.158 kilometers
  • 843.498 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 Branson?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Branson Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from Williston to Branson generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Branson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Branson Airport (BKG).

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 Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W