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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1243 miles / 2001 kilometers / 1080 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 26 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1243.103 miles
  • 2000.580 kilometers
  • 1080.227 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
  • 1245.068 miles
  • 2003.743 kilometers
  • 1081.934 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 Houston to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Houston and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Houston to Grand Forks generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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