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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1174 miles / 1889 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.

Alma Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1174
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1889
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1020
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Distance from Alma to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1173.918 miles
  • 1889.238 kilometers
  • 1020.107 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
  • 1170.425 miles
  • 1883.617 kilometers
  • 1017.072 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 Alma to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Alma to Grand Forks generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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