How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 935 miles / 1504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 10 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 782.065 miles
- 1258.612 kilometers
- 679.596 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- 780.554 miles
- 1256.180 kilometers
- 678.283 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 Detroit to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Grand Forks?
The time difference between Detroit and Grand Forks is 1 hour. Grand Forks is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Grand Forks generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |