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How far is Williston, ND, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Williston (XWA) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 31 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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765
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665
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Distance from Kansas City to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 764.994 miles
  • 1231.139 kilometers
  • 664.762 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
  • 764.669 miles
  • 1230.616 kilometers
  • 664.479 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 Kansas City to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Williston generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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