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

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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Williston (XWA) is 942 miles / 1516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 11 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Williston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Williston. 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 Cedar Rapids to Williston?

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

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

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Williston 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 Cedar Rapids to Williston

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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