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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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685
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1102
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595
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Distance from South Bend to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 684.741 miles
  • 1101.984 kilometers
  • 595.024 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
  • 683.756 miles
  • 1100.398 kilometers
  • 594.168 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 South Bend to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from South Bend to Grand Forks generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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