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How far is Williston, ND, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers / 406 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Williston (XWA) is 664 miles / 1068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.957 miles
  • 751.495 kilometers
  • 405.775 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
  • 466.357 miles
  • 750.528 kilometers
  • 405.253 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 Sioux Falls to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Williston generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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