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How far is Columbus, OH, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Columbus (LCK) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.026 miles
  • 1454.888 kilometers
  • 785.577 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
  • 902.784 miles
  • 1452.891 kilometers
  • 784.498 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Columbus generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W