How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 670 miles / 1079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 9 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Williston to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Minneapolis. 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 Williston to Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Williston to Minneapolis 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 Williston to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | 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 |