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How far is Thunder Bay from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers / 316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 24 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 363.987 miles
  • 585.780 kilometers
  • 316.296 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
  • 362.911 miles
  • 584.049 kilometers
  • 315.361 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Thunder Bay generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 173 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W