How far is New Orleans, LA, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1858 miles / 2990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 33 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Williston to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.691 miles
- 2331.442 kilometers
- 1258.878 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- 1449.564 miles
- 2332.847 kilometers
- 1259.637 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and New Orleans?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Williston to New Orleans generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |