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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1624 miles / 2613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 13 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1128
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1815
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980
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Distance from Grand Forks to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1127.611 miles
  • 1814.714 kilometers
  • 979.867 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
  • 1126.930 miles
  • 1813.618 kilometers
  • 979.275 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 Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Grand Canyon generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W