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How far is Houston, TX, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Houston (HOU) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 44 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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1361
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2190
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1182
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Distance from Williston to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.554 miles
  • 2189.600 kilometers
  • 1182.289 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
  • 1362.142 miles
  • 2192.155 kilometers
  • 1183.669 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Williston to Houston generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W