How far is Columbia, SC, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Columbia (CAE) is 1850 miles / 2977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Williston to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1529.709 miles
- 2461.828 kilometers
- 1329.281 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- 1528.234 miles
- 2459.454 kilometers
- 1327.999 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Williston to Columbia generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |