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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1155 miles / 1858 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1335 miles / 2148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 49 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1154.802 miles
  • 1858.474 kilometers
  • 1003.496 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
  • 1151.770 miles
  • 1853.595 kilometers
  • 1000.861 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 Rochester to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Bismarck generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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