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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1047 miles / 1685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 4 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 896.797 miles
  • 1443.255 kilometers
  • 779.296 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
  • 895.522 miles
  • 1441.203 kilometers
  • 778.187 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 Columbus to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Columbus to Grand Forks generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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