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

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

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

Williston Basin International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Williston to Missoula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Missoula. 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 Williston to Missoula?

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

What is the time difference between Williston and Missoula?

There is no time difference between Williston and Missoula.

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

On average, flying from Williston to Missoula 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 Williston to Missoula

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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