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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1241 miles / 1998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1015
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1633
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882
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Distance from Seattle to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.746 miles
  • 1633.075 kilometers
  • 881.790 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
  • 1011.796 miles
  • 1628.327 kilometers
  • 879.226 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 Seattle to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Seattle 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 Seattle to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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