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

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1193.128 miles
  • 1920.154 kilometers
  • 1036.800 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
  • 1190.907 miles
  • 1916.579 kilometers
  • 1034.870 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Sacramento generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W