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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 20 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1324
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2131
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1151
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Distance from Portland to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.228 miles
  • 2131.138 kilometers
  • 1150.722 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
  • 1320.691 miles
  • 2125.446 kilometers
  • 1147.649 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 Portland to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Portland to Grand Forks generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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