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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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787
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1266
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684
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Distance from Calgary to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.592 miles
  • 1265.897 kilometers
  • 683.530 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
  • 784.362 miles
  • 1262.309 kilometers
  • 681.592 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 Calgary to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Calgary to Grand Forks generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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