How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 475 miles / 765 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 23 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 475.389 miles
- 765.064 kilometers
- 413.102 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- 475.469 miles
- 765.194 kilometers
- 413.172 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 Des Moines to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grand Forks generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |