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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 697 miles / 1122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 18 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.989 miles
  • 972.025 kilometers
  • 524.852 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
  • 602.278 miles
  • 969.272 kilometers
  • 523.365 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sault Ste Marie generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W