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How far is Altoona, PA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 1072 miles / 1726 kilometers / 932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Altoona (AOO) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1072.287 miles
  • 1725.678 kilometers
  • 931.792 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
  • 1070.256 miles
  • 1722.410 kilometers
  • 930.027 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 Grand Forks to Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Altoona generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W