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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 697 miles / 1122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.989 miles
  • 972.025 kilometers
  • 524.852 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
  • 602.278 miles
  • 969.272 kilometers
  • 523.365 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 Sault Ste Marie to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Grand Forks generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sault Ste Marie to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′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