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How far is South Bend, IN, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 795 miles / 1280 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to South Bend (SBN) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 57 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 795.335 miles
  • 1279.968 kilometers
  • 691.127 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
  • 793.683 miles
  • 1277.309 kilometers
  • 689.692 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to South Bend International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Bismarck to South Bend generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W