| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 01, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001255474 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 01, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WHITING HOLDINGS LLC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-31899 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-3102137 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1001 Fannin Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 404-9500 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Whiting Petroleum Corporation |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WLL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
