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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1378 miles / 2218 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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2218
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1198
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Distance from Sacramento to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.185 miles
  • 2217.974 kilometers
  • 1197.610 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
  • 1375.536 miles
  • 2213.710 kilometers
  • 1195.308 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 Sacramento to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Grand Forks generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′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