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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 491 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Grand Forks International Airport

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491
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Distance from Lincoln to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.547 miles
  • 789.459 kilometers
  • 426.274 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
  • 490.875 miles
  • 789.987 kilometers
  • 426.559 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 Lincoln to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Grand Forks generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W
Destination 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