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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers / 989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 17 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1138.299 miles
  • 1831.914 kilometers
  • 989.155 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
  • 1137.004 miles
  • 1829.830 kilometers
  • 988.029 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 Roanoke to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Grand Forks generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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