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How far is Lexington, KY, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Lexington (LEX) is 1199 miles / 1929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 59 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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1019
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Distance from Bismarck to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.101 miles
  • 1640.085 kilometers
  • 885.575 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
  • 1017.724 miles
  • 1637.868 kilometers
  • 884.378 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Lexington 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W