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How far is Columbus, OH, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Columbus (CMH) is 1046 miles / 1683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 49 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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779
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Distance from Grand Forks to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 896.797 miles
  • 1443.255 kilometers
  • 779.296 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
  • 895.522 miles
  • 1441.203 kilometers
  • 778.187 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Columbus generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W