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How far is Williston, ND, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 492 miles / 791 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Williston (XWA) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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492
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791
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427
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Distance from Missoula to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 491.791 miles
  • 791.460 kilometers
  • 427.354 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
  • 490.398 miles
  • 789.218 kilometers
  • 426.144 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 Missoula to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Missoula and Williston?

There is no time difference between Missoula and Williston.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Missoula to Williston generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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