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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Williston to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.902 miles
  • 1181.101 kilometers
  • 637.743 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
  • 732.738 miles
  • 1179.228 kilometers
  • 636.732 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 Williston to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Williston to Cedar Rapids generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W