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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1190 miles / 1915 kilometers / 1034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 39 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1190
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1915
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1034
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Distance from Vancouver to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1189.803 miles
  • 1914.803 kilometers
  • 1033.911 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
  • 1186.254 miles
  • 1909.090 kilometers
  • 1030.826 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 Vancouver to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Grand Forks generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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