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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers / 639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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735
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1183
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639
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 735.388 miles
  • 1183.492 kilometers
  • 639.034 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
  • 735.330 miles
  • 1183.400 kilometers
  • 638.985 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 Colorado Springs to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Grand Forks generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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