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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1618 miles / 2604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 19 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Columbia to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.990 miles
  • 2182.254 kilometers
  • 1178.323 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
  • 1354.835 miles
  • 2180.396 kilometers
  • 1177.320 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 Columbia to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Bismarck generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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