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

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Williston (XWA) is 1219 miles / 1961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 3 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.750 miles
  • 1608.942 kilometers
  • 868.759 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
  • 997.257 miles
  • 1604.930 kilometers
  • 866.593 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 Saginaw to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Williston generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Saginaw MBS International Airport
City: Saginaw, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MBS
ICAO Code: KMBS
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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