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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 50 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.580 miles
  • 2355.404 kilometers
  • 1271.816 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
  • 1462.297 miles
  • 2353.339 kilometers
  • 1270.702 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 Los Angeles to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Grand Forks generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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