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How far is Williston, ND, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Williston (XWA) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 12 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1074.986 miles
  • 1730.022 kilometers
  • 934.137 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
  • 1072.515 miles
  • 1726.046 kilometers
  • 931.990 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 Detroit to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Detroit to Williston generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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