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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers / 760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Indianapolis (IND) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 45 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 874.827 miles
  • 1407.897 kilometers
  • 760.203 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
  • 873.445 miles
  • 1405.674 kilometers
  • 759.003 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 Indianapolis?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Indianapolis generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W