How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 627.862 miles
- 1010.446 kilometers
- 545.597 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- 627.090 miles
- 1009.204 kilometers
- 544.927 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 Chicago to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Grand Forks generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |