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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 785 miles / 1264 kilometers / 682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 912 miles / 1467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 4 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 785.122 miles
  • 1263.532 kilometers
  • 682.253 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
  • 784.426 miles
  • 1262.412 kilometers
  • 681.648 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 Indianapolis to Grand Forks?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Grand Forks generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 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 Indianapolis to Grand Forks

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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