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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Bismarck (BIS) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 24 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 839.394 miles
  • 1350.874 kilometers
  • 729.414 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
  • 837.371 miles
  • 1347.618 kilometers
  • 727.656 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 Lansing to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Lansing to Bismarck generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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