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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers / 639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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735
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1183
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639
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Distance from Grand Forks to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 735.388 miles
  • 1183.492 kilometers
  • 639.034 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
  • 735.330 miles
  • 1183.400 kilometers
  • 638.985 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Colorado Springs generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W