How far is Chicago, IL, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers / 769 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Chicago (ORD) is 1054 miles / 1697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 59 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 885.316 miles
- 1424.778 kilometers
- 769.319 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- 883.553 miles
- 1421.941 kilometers
- 767.787 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Chicago?
The time difference between Williston and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Williston to Chicago generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |