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How far is Williston, ND, from Muskrat Dam?

The distance between Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muskrat Dam (MSA) to Williston (XWA) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.

Muskrat Dam Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Muskrat Dam to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.891 miles
  • 1020.149 kilometers
  • 550.837 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
  • 632.452 miles
  • 1017.832 kilometers
  • 549.585 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 Muskrat Dam to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Muskrat Dam Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Muskrat Dam to Williston generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muskrat Dam to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′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