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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1019
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1640
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886
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Distance from Lexington to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.101 miles
  • 1640.085 kilometers
  • 885.575 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
  • 1017.724 miles
  • 1637.868 kilometers
  • 884.378 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 Lexington to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Bismarck generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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