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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1163.620 miles
  • 1872.664 kilometers
  • 1011.158 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
  • 1160.153 miles
  • 1867.085 kilometers
  • 1008.145 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Bellingham generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W