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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Grand Forks International Airport

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1166
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1877
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1013
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Distance from Seattle to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.109 miles
  • 1876.671 kilometers
  • 1013.321 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
  • 1162.671 miles
  • 1871.138 kilometers
  • 1010.333 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Seattle to Grand Forks generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W