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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 871 miles / 1403 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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757
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Distance from Bismarck to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 871.476 miles
  • 1402.505 kilometers
  • 757.292 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
  • 869.746 miles
  • 1399.720 kilometers
  • 755.788 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 Bismarck to Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Fort Wayne generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W