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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.124 miles
  • 1582.185 kilometers
  • 854.311 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
  • 981.360 miles
  • 1579.346 kilometers
  • 852.779 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 Pittsburgh to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Grand Forks generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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