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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 26 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.549 miles
  • 2052.797 kilometers
  • 1108.422 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
  • 1275.104 miles
  • 2052.082 kilometers
  • 1108.035 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 Columbia to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Columbia to Grand Forks generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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