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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 500 miles / 804 kilometers / 434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 18 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Nakina to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 499.749 miles
  • 804.269 kilometers
  • 434.270 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
  • 498.374 miles
  • 802.056 kilometers
  • 433.075 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 Nakina to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Nakina to Grand Forks generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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