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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers / 767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 883.047 miles
  • 1421.126 kilometers
  • 767.347 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
  • 880.573 miles
  • 1417.145 kilometers
  • 765.197 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 Kelowna to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Bismarck generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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