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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1000 miles / 1610 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 56 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.389 miles
  • 1609.970 kilometers
  • 869.314 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
  • 997.935 miles
  • 1606.021 kilometers
  • 867.182 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 Rochester to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Forks generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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