There are
1,700 mi
from Bismarck, ND to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Bismarck, North Dakota to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Bismarck, ND to Arcata, CA) is 1,226.10 mi.
1,700 mi = 2,735.25 kms