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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers / 1191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 12 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1371
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1191
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Distance from Sacramento to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1371.028 miles
  • 2206.456 kilometers
  • 1191.391 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
  • 1368.444 miles
  • 2202.297 kilometers
  • 1189.145 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 Sacramento to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Grand Forks generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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