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How far is Ottawa from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1036 miles / 1667 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1181 miles / 1900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 20 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1035.710 miles
  • 1666.814 kilometers
  • 900.008 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
  • 1032.823 miles
  • 1662.167 kilometers
  • 897.498 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Ottawa generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W