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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Bismarck (BIS) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 45 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Bismarck

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.406 miles
  • 810.153 kilometers
  • 437.448 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
  • 502.584 miles
  • 808.830 kilometers
  • 436.734 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 Waterloo to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Bismarck?

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Bismarck.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Bismarck generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W