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How far is Williston, ND, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Williston (XWA) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.647 miles
  • 979.522 kilometers
  • 528.899 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
  • 607.781 miles
  • 978.129 kilometers
  • 528.147 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 Fort Dodge to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Williston generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″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