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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Roanoke (ROA) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 7 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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1416
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Distance from Williston to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1415.838 miles
  • 2278.571 kilometers
  • 1230.330 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
  • 1413.535 miles
  • 2274.864 kilometers
  • 1228.328 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Williston to Roanoke generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W