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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 53 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1104
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Distance from Williston to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1104.196 miles
  • 1777.032 kilometers
  • 959.520 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
  • 1102.666 miles
  • 1774.568 kilometers
  • 958.190 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Williston to Sacramento generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W