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How far is Williston, ND, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Williston (XWA) is 1023 miles / 1647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 43 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Moline to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 800.753 miles
  • 1288.687 kilometers
  • 695.835 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
  • 799.461 miles
  • 1286.607 kilometers
  • 694.712 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 Moline to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Moline to Williston generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moline to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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