How far is Bismarck, ND, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 447 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Bismarck (BIS) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 37 minutes.
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)- 447.361 miles
- 719.957 kilometers
- 388.746 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- 446.395 miles
- 718.402 kilometers
- 387.906 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 Rochester International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Bismarck?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Rochester to Bismarck generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |