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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 956 miles / 1538 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 38 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 955.899 miles
  • 1538.370 kilometers
  • 830.654 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
  • 953.677 miles
  • 1534.795 kilometers
  • 828.723 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Williston to Grand Rapids generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W