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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3377 miles / 5434 kilometers / 2934 nautical miles.

Grand Forks International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3376.569 miles
  • 5434.061 kilometers
  • 2934.158 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
  • 3366.281 miles
  • 5417.505 kilometers
  • 2925.219 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 Grand Forks to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Adak Island generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Forks to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W