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How far is Bismarck, ND, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 25 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1287.107 miles
  • 2071.398 kilometers
  • 1118.466 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
  • 1288.295 miles
  • 2073.310 kilometers
  • 1119.498 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 New Orleans to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Bismarck?

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Bismarck.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Bismarck generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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