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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2995 miles / 4821 kilometers / 2603 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2995.387 miles
  • 4820.608 kilometers
  • 2602.920 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
  • 2986.183 miles
  • 4805.796 kilometers
  • 2594.922 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 Akureyri to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Grand Forks generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Grand Forks

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

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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