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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1167 miles / 1879 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1483 miles / 2386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 5 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1879
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1015
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Distance from Seattle to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1167.488 miles
  • 1878.891 kilometers
  • 1014.520 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
  • 1164.050 miles
  • 1873.356 kilometers
  • 1011.531 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 Seattle to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Seattle to Grand Forks generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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