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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers / 483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Great Falls (GTF) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 48 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.267 miles
  • 895.225 kilometers
  • 483.383 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
  • 554.682 miles
  • 892.673 kilometers
  • 482.005 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Great Falls generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W