How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.833 miles
- 981.431 kilometers
- 529.930 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- 610.240 miles
- 982.086 kilometers
- 530.284 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 Kansas City to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Grand Forks generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |