How far is Bismarck, ND, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 24 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1355.429 miles
- 2181.351 kilometers
- 1177.835 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- 1352.995 miles
- 2177.435 kilometers
- 1175.721 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 Richmond to Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Bismarck?
The time difference between Richmond and Bismarck is 1 hour. Bismarck is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Bismarck generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |