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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1156 miles / 1860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 860.969 miles
  • 1385.595 kilometers
  • 748.162 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
  • 858.394 miles
  • 1381.451 kilometers
  • 745.924 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Williston to Bellingham generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W