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How far is Williston, ND, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 677 miles / 1089 kilometers / 588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Williston (XWA) is 876 miles / 1409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 54 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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677
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1089
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588
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Distance from Waterloo to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 676.930 miles
  • 1089.412 kilometers
  • 588.236 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
  • 675.785 miles
  • 1087.570 kilometers
  • 587.241 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 Waterloo to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Williston generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination 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