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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers / 673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 26 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 774.056 miles
  • 1245.723 kilometers
  • 672.637 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
  • 771.828 miles
  • 1242.137 kilometers
  • 670.700 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 Lewiston to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Bismarck generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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