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How far is Barrow, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Barrow (BRW) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 8 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Barrow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2473.608 miles
  • 3980.886 kilometers
  • 2149.506 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
  • 2466.699 miles
  • 3969.767 kilometers
  • 2143.503 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 Barrow?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Barrow generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 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 Barrow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

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 Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W