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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 665 miles / 1070 kilometers / 578 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 39 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 665.097 miles
  • 1070.371 kilometers
  • 577.954 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
  • 663.837 miles
  • 1068.342 kilometers
  • 576.859 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 Rapids to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Grand Forks generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Rapids to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W
Destination 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