How far is Williston, ND, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Williston (XWA) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 26 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Williston. 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 Des Moines to Williston?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Williston 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 Des Moines to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |