How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1036 miles / 1667 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1180 miles / 1899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 19 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1035.710 miles
- 1666.814 kilometers
- 900.008 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- 1032.823 miles
- 1662.167 kilometers
- 897.498 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 Ottawa to Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Grand Forks?
The time difference between Ottawa and Grand Forks is 1 hour. Grand Forks is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Grand Forks generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |