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How far is Alma from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1174 miles / 1889 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Alma (YTF) is 1592 miles / 2562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 41 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Alma Airport

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1020
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Distance from Grand Forks to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1173.918 miles
  • 1889.238 kilometers
  • 1020.107 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
  • 1170.425 miles
  • 1883.617 kilometers
  • 1017.072 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Alma Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Alma generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W