How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1165 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1419 miles / 2283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1165.421 miles
- 1875.563 kilometers
- 1012.723 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- 1163.455 miles
- 1872.400 kilometers
- 1011.015 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 Washington D.C. to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grand Forks 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 Washington D.C. to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | 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 |