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How far is Lansing, MI, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Lansing (LAN) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 31 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.888 miles
  • 1610.773 kilometers
  • 869.748 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
  • 998.540 miles
  • 1606.994 kilometers
  • 867.707 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Williston to Lansing generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W