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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3619 miles / 5825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 8 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Bluefields to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2595.887 miles
  • 4177.675 kilometers
  • 2255.764 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
  • 2602.366 miles
  • 4188.102 kilometers
  • 2261.394 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 Bluefields to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bluefields and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Bluefields and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Grand Forks generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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