How far is Bismarck, ND, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 504 miles / 812 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck (BIS) is 715 miles / 1150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 17 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 504.364 miles
- 811.696 kilometers
- 438.281 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- 503.880 miles
- 810.917 kilometers
- 437.860 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 Des Moines to Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bismarck?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Bismarck.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bismarck generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |