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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 1473 miles / 2370 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Greensboro (GSO) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1472.925 miles
  • 2370.443 kilometers
  • 1279.937 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
  • 1470.833 miles
  • 2367.076 kilometers
  • 1278.119 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Williston to Greensboro generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W