How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 8950 miles / 14404 kilometers / 7777 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8949.952 miles
- 14403.551 kilometers
- 7777.295 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- 8948.596 miles
- 14401.369 kilometers
- 7776.117 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 Cairns to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 17 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Cairns to Grand Rapids generates about 1 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 140 kilograms equals 2 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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 |