How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 8866 miles / 14268 kilometers / 7704 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8865.964 miles
- 14268.386 kilometers
- 7704.312 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- 8858.289 miles
- 14256.034 kilometers
- 7697.642 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 Colombo to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 17 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Colombo to Grand Rapids generates about 1 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 127 kilograms equals 2 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |