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How far is Fargo, ND, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Fargo (FAR) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 40 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Great Falls to Fargo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Great Falls to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.367 miles
  • 1102.991 kilometers
  • 595.567 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
  • 683.373 miles
  • 1099.782 kilometers
  • 593.835 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 Great Falls to Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Fargo generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W
Destination Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W