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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 609 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 43 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 609.421 miles
  • 980.767 kilometers
  • 529.572 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
  • 607.797 miles
  • 978.155 kilometers
  • 528.161 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 Pellston to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Pellston 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 Pellston to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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