How far is Williston, ND, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Williston (XWA) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 9 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 552.425 miles
- 889.041 kilometers
- 480.044 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- 551.146 miles
- 886.983 kilometers
- 478.933 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 Minneapolis to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Williston generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |