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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1831 miles / 2946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 53 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.641 miles
  • 2326.533 kilometers
  • 1256.228 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
  • 1443.045 miles
  • 2322.356 kilometers
  • 1253.972 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 Oakland to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Oakland to Grand Forks generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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