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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 764 miles / 1229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Kalispell to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 639.982 miles
  • 1029.952 kilometers
  • 556.129 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
  • 638.156 miles
  • 1027.012 kilometers
  • 554.542 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 Kalispell to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Bismarck generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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