How far is Des Moines, IA, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 677.657 miles
- 1090.583 kilometers
- 588.868 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- 676.845 miles
- 1089.277 kilometers
- 588.162 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Williston to Des Moines generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |