How far is Williston, ND, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 780 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Williston (XWA) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 780.184 miles
- 1255.584 kilometers
- 677.961 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- 778.502 miles
- 1252.878 kilometers
- 676.500 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 Madison to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Williston?
The time difference between Madison and Williston is 1 hour. Williston is 1 hour behind Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Madison to Williston generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |
| Destination | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |