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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1306 miles / 2102 kilometers / 1135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1529 miles / 2460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1306
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2102
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1135
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Distance from Lancaster to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1306.136 miles
  • 2102.022 kilometers
  • 1135.001 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
  • 1303.186 miles
  • 2097.275 kilometers
  • 1132.438 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 Lancaster to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Bismarck generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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