Distance from Bismarck, ND to Council Bluffs, IA, miles and hours

Distance from Bismarck, ND to Council Bluffs, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 604.84 mi (973.4 km)
Line distance: 454.35 mi (731.21 km)
Road time: 8 hr 31 min
Air distance: 454.35 mi (731.21 km)
Time to flight: 53 min

Distance from Council Bluffs city in Iowa by road in south-east direction from Bismarck, North Dakota state is six hundred and five miles by car. There are four hundred and fifty-four miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Bismarck and Council Bluffs will take about 8 hours 31 minutes .

Distances between Bismarck, ND and Council Bluffs, IA

This week Council Bluffs, IA events

Bismarck, ND

Country United States
State North Dakota
City Bismarck
GPS Coordinates 46° 48' 30" N
-100° 47' 1"W
Latitude 46.80833
Longitude -100.78374

Council Bluffs, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Council Bluffs
GPS Coordinates 41° 15' 43" N
-95° 51' 39"W
Latitude 41.26194
Longitude -95.86083


Bismarck to Council Bluffs Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Bismarck, ND to Council Bluffs, IA?

Mileage from Bismarck to Council Bluffs by road is 604.84 miles or 973.4 km;

How far is Bismarck from Council Bluffs?

There is 454.35 miles (731.21 km) between Bismarck and Council Bluffs

How long is the trip between city of Bismarck and Council Bluffs?

The driving time between two cities is approx 8 hours 31 minutes

Distance Bismarck Council Bluffs

Distance Bismarck Council Bluffs
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 454.35 731.21 394.82
Driving distance 604.84 973.4 525.59

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Bismarck, ND and Council Bluffs, IA

How far is Bismarck from Council Bluffs? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Council Bluffs city is by plane, so check flight duration between Bismarck and Council Bluffs. And dont forget to look at distance from Council Bluffs to Bismarck. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Bismarck to Council Bluffs.


How long does it take to fly to Council Bluffs from Bismarck?

Flying time is about 53 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Bismarck, ND and Bismarck, IA

How long is flight from Bismarck to Council Bluffs?

This flight will take about fifty-three minutes ;

How to get to Council Bluffs from Bismarck?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Council Bluffs and Bismarck

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 53 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 52 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 49 min
Airbus 515 mph 52 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Bismarck, ND and Council Bluffs, IA. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Bismarck and Council Bluffs. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

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