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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3305 miles / 5319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 12 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2473.608 miles
  • 3980.886 kilometers
  • 2149.506 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
  • 2466.699 miles
  • 3969.767 kilometers
  • 2143.503 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 Barrow to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Barrow to Grand Forks generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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