How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 332 miles / 534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.771 miles
- 456.685 kilometers
- 246.590 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- 283.461 miles
- 456.187 kilometers
- 246.321 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 Minneapolis to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Grand Forks generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Forks (GFK)
| Delta Air Lines |