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How far is Williston, ND, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Williston (XWA) is 752 miles / 1211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.063 miles
  • 869.147 kilometers
  • 469.302 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
  • 539.552 miles
  • 868.325 kilometers
  • 468.858 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 Sioux City to Williston?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Williston generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″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