How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1016 miles / 1635 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 32 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1016.042 miles
- 1635.161 kilometers
- 882.916 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- 1013.028 miles
- 1630.310 kilometers
- 880.297 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 Kelowna to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Grand Forks generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |