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How far is San Diego, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to San Diego (SAN) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.898 miles
  • 2383.274 kilometers
  • 1286.865 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
  • 1480.079 miles
  • 2381.956 kilometers
  • 1286.153 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to San Diego generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W