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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 556 miles / 894 kilometers / 483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 682 miles / 1097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 41 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Moline to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 555.734 miles
  • 894.367 kilometers
  • 482.920 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
  • 555.425 miles
  • 893.870 kilometers
  • 482.651 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 Moline to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moline and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Moline and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Moline to Grand Forks generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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