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How far is Oakland, CA, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Oakland (OAK) is 1591 miles / 2560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.099 miles
  • 2027.932 kilometers
  • 1094.996 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
  • 1257.932 miles
  • 2024.445 kilometers
  • 1093.113 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Oakland generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W