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How far is Modesto, CA, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers / 1050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Modesto (MOD) is 1576 miles / 2537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 14 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1208.760 miles
  • 1945.311 kilometers
  • 1050.384 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
  • 1206.807 miles
  • 1942.167 kilometers
  • 1048.687 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Modesto generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W