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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1360 miles / 2189 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 16 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.176 miles
  • 2188.992 kilometers
  • 1181.961 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
  • 1358.255 miles
  • 2185.899 kilometers
  • 1180.291 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Raleigh generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W