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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2480 miles / 3992 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

Grand Forks International Airport – King Salmon Airport

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3992
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2155
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Distance from Grand Forks to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2480.220 miles
  • 3991.527 kilometers
  • 2155.252 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
  • 2472.686 miles
  • 3979.403 kilometers
  • 2148.705 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 King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to King Salmon Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to King Salmon generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Forks to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

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 King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W