How far is Bismarck, ND, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bismarck (BIS) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 729.439 miles
- 1173.918 kilometers
- 633.865 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- 727.996 miles
- 1171.596 kilometers
- 632.611 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 Chicago to Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bismarck?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bismarck generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |