How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1245.011 miles
- 2003.651 kilometers
- 1081.885 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- 1244.814 miles
- 2003.334 kilometers
- 1081.714 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Williston to Los Angeles generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |