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How far is South Bend, IN, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to South Bend (SBN) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 684.741 miles
  • 1101.984 kilometers
  • 595.024 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
  • 683.756 miles
  • 1100.398 kilometers
  • 594.168 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to South Bend generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W