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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1915 miles / 3082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 45 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.580 miles
  • 2355.404 kilometers
  • 1271.816 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
  • 1462.297 miles
  • 2353.339 kilometers
  • 1270.702 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Los Angeles generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W