How far is Chicago, IL, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 533 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Chicago (ORD) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 57 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 612.863 miles
- 986.307 kilometers
- 532.563 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- 612.089 miles
- 985.061 kilometers
- 531.891 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Grand Forks and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Chicago generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |