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How far is Alamosa, CO, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Alamosa (ALS) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Alamosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 848.792 miles
  • 1365.998 kilometers
  • 737.580 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
  • 848.792 miles
  • 1365.998 kilometers
  • 737.580 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 Alamosa?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Alamosa generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).

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 San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W