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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Sioux City (SUX) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 53 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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Distance from Williston to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.063 miles
  • 869.147 kilometers
  • 469.302 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
  • 539.552 miles
  • 868.325 kilometers
  • 468.858 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 Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Williston to Sioux City generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 230 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 Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

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 Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W