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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1174 miles / 1890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 52 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.078 miles
  • 1541.878 kilometers
  • 832.547 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
  • 955.795 miles
  • 1538.204 kilometers
  • 830.564 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Buffalo generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W