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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1854 miles / 2983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 25 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1531.020 miles
  • 2463.938 kilometers
  • 1330.420 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
  • 1528.787 miles
  • 2460.345 kilometers
  • 1328.480 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Williston to Raleigh generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W