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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 765 miles / 1232 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Bismarck (BIS) is 941 miles / 1515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 19 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.475 miles
  • 1231.913 kilometers
  • 665.180 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
  • 764.484 miles
  • 1230.318 kilometers
  • 664.319 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 Decatur to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Bismarck?

There is no time difference between Decatur and Bismarck.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Decatur to Bismarck generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W
Destination 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