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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4283 miles / 6893 kilometers / 3722 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4282.824 miles
  • 6892.537 kilometers
  • 3721.672 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
  • 4272.158 miles
  • 6875.373 kilometers
  • 3712.404 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 Alicante to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Alicante to Grand Rapids generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W