How far is Rochester, MN, from Bismarck, ND?
The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 447 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Rochester (RST) is 521 miles / 839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 33 minutes.
Bismarck Municipal Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Bismarck to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bismarck to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.361 miles
- 719.957 kilometers
- 388.746 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- 446.395 miles
- 718.402 kilometers
- 387.906 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bismarck and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Bismarck to Rochester generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |