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How far is Calgary from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Calgary (YYC) is 899 miles / 1446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 36 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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787
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1266
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684
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Distance from Grand Forks to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.592 miles
  • 1265.897 kilometers
  • 683.530 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
  • 784.362 miles
  • 1262.309 kilometers
  • 681.592 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Calgary generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W