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How far is Boston, MA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Boston (BOS) is 1960 miles / 3155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.029 miles
  • 2628.106 kilometers
  • 1419.064 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
  • 1628.785 miles
  • 2621.276 kilometers
  • 1415.376 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Logan International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Williston to Boston generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Boston

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

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W