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How far is Columbus, OH, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1016 miles / 1634 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Columbus (LCK) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1015.558 miles
  • 1634.382 kilometers
  • 882.496 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
  • 1013.638 miles
  • 1631.292 kilometers
  • 880.827 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 Bismarck to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Columbus generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W