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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1054 miles / 1696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 13 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.026 miles
  • 1454.888 kilometers
  • 785.577 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
  • 902.784 miles
  • 1452.891 kilometers
  • 784.498 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 Columbus to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Columbus to Grand Forks generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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