DTW
Detroit
United States
1,727 km
1,073 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
1,727 km
1,073 mi / 932 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW XWA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code DTW XWA
ICAO Code KDTW KXWA
City Detroit Williston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 48.260000, -103.750000

Detroit (DTW) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 1,727 kilometers (1,073 miles / 932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Detroit, it's 10:35 in Williston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,711 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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