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

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 640 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Bismarck (BIS) is 812 miles / 1307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 48 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 639.501 miles
  • 1029.176 kilometers
  • 555.711 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
  • 638.099 miles
  • 1026.921 kilometers
  • 554.493 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 Pocatello to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Bismarck generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′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