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How far is Columbus, GA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Columbus (CSG) is 1886 miles / 3036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Williston to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.282 miles
  • 2354.925 kilometers
  • 1271.558 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
  • 1462.740 miles
  • 2354.051 kilometers
  • 1271.086 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Williston to Columbus generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W