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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1223 miles / 1968 kilometers / 1063 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1968
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1063
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Distance from Philadelphia to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1222.726 miles
  • 1967.786 kilometers
  • 1062.519 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
  • 1220.284 miles
  • 1963.857 kilometers
  • 1060.398 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 Philadelphia to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Grand Forks generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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