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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.220 miles
  • 843.650 kilometers
  • 455.534 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
  • 523.892 miles
  • 843.123 kilometers
  • 455.250 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 Scottsbluff to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Grand Forks generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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