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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers / 1092 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 35 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1256.138 miles
  • 2021.558 kilometers
  • 1091.554 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
  • 1254.922 miles
  • 2019.602 kilometers
  • 1090.498 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 Raleigh to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Grand Forks generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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