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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Spokane, WA?

The distance between Spokane (Spokane International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Spokane (GEG) to Bismarck (BIS) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.

Spokane International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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791
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1273
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687
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Distance from Spokane to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.082 miles
  • 1273.122 kilometers
  • 687.431 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
  • 788.786 miles
  • 1269.428 kilometers
  • 685.436 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 Spokane to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Spokane International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Spokane to Bismarck generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Spokane to Bismarck

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

Airport information

Origin Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″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