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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1873 miles / 3014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 47 minutes.

Alma Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Alma to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.918 miles
  • 2182.139 kilometers
  • 1178.261 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
  • 1351.958 miles
  • 2175.766 kilometers
  • 1174.820 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 Alma to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Alma 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 Alma to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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