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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Bismarck (BIS) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 53 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 842.720 miles
  • 1356.226 kilometers
  • 732.303 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
  • 840.560 miles
  • 1352.750 kilometers
  • 730.426 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 Saginaw to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Bismarck generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Saginaw MBS International Airport
City: Saginaw, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MBS
ICAO Code: KMBS
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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