How far is Detroit, MI, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Detroit (DTW) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 11 minutes.

Distance from Williston to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1074.986 miles
• 1730.022 kilometers
• 934.137 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

• 1072.515 miles
• 1726.046 kilometers
• 931.990 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 Williston to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Williston and Detroit?

The time difference between Williston and Detroit is 2 hours. Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Williston.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Williston to Detroit generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Williston Basin International Airport
City:	Williston, ND
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	XWA
ICAO Code:	KXWA
Coordinates:	48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W