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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1370 miles / 2205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Reno to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1080.926 miles
  • 1739.582 kilometers
  • 939.299 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
  • 1078.866 miles
  • 1736.267 kilometers
  • 937.509 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 Reno to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Reno to Bismarck generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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