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How far is Reno, NV, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Reno (RNO) is 1371 miles / 2207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 15 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1080.926 miles
  • 1739.582 kilometers
  • 939.299 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
  • 1078.866 miles
  • 1736.267 kilometers
  • 937.509 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Reno generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W