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How far is Oakland, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Oakland (OAK) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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1446
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1256
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Distance from Grand Forks to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.641 miles
  • 2326.533 kilometers
  • 1256.228 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
  • 1443.045 miles
  • 2322.356 kilometers
  • 1253.972 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Oakland generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W