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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1246 miles / 2005 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 10 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1245.878 miles
  • 2005.046 kilometers
  • 1082.638 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
  • 1243.886 miles
  • 2001.841 kilometers
  • 1080.908 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 Roanoke to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Bismarck generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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