How far is Sacramento, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1378 miles / 2218 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1748 miles / 2813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 11 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1378.185 miles
- 2217.974 kilometers
- 1197.610 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- 1375.536 miles
- 2213.710 kilometers
- 1195.308 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sacramento generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |