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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 715 miles / 1150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.863 miles
  • 986.307 kilometers
  • 532.563 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
  • 612.089 miles
  • 985.061 kilometers
  • 531.891 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 Chicago to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Grand Forks generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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