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

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1137 miles / 1830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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967
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1556
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840
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Distance from Louisville to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.979 miles
  • 1556.201 kilometers
  • 840.281 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
  • 965.759 miles
  • 1554.238 kilometers
  • 839.221 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 Louisville to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Louisville to Bismarck generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Bismarck

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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