How far is Yellowknife from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1861 miles / 2995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1205.796 miles
- 1940.540 kilometers
- 1047.808 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- 1203.582 miles
- 1936.977 kilometers
- 1045.884 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Yellowknife generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |