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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 871 miles / 1403 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1002 miles / 1613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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757
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 871.476 miles
  • 1402.505 kilometers
  • 757.292 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
  • 869.746 miles
  • 1399.720 kilometers
  • 755.788 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 Fort Wayne to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Bismarck generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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