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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 843 miles / 1357 kilometers / 733 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 23 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 843.453 miles
  • 1357.406 kilometers
  • 732.941 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
  • 841.828 miles
  • 1354.791 kilometers
  • 731.529 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 Fort McMurray to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Grand Forks generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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