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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 793 miles / 1277 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Bismarck (BIS) is 903 miles / 1453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 793.315 miles
  • 1276.716 kilometers
  • 689.372 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
  • 791.418 miles
  • 1273.664 kilometers
  • 687.723 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 Grand Rapids to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Bismarck generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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