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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1194
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1921
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1037
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Distance from Houston to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1193.827 miles
  • 1921.279 kilometers
  • 1037.407 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
  • 1195.577 miles
  • 1924.094 kilometers
  • 1038.928 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 Houston to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Bismarck?

There is no time difference between Houston and Bismarck.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Houston to Bismarck generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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