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How far is Moline, IL, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Moline (MLI) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 44 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Williston to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 800.753 miles
  • 1288.687 kilometers
  • 695.835 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
  • 799.461 miles
  • 1286.607 kilometers
  • 694.712 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Williston to Moline generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W