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How far is Columbia, SC, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Columbia (CAE) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 16 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.549 miles
  • 2052.797 kilometers
  • 1108.422 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
  • 1275.104 miles
  • 2052.082 kilometers
  • 1108.035 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Columbia generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W