How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 331 miles / 532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 304.819 miles
- 490.558 kilometers
- 264.880 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- 303.917 miles
- 489.108 kilometers
- 264.097 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Williston to Grand Forks generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |