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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers / 316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 363.987 miles
  • 585.780 kilometers
  • 316.296 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
  • 362.911 miles
  • 584.049 kilometers
  • 315.361 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 Thunder Bay to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Grand Forks generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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