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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3711 miles / 5972 kilometers / 3225 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3711.043 miles
  • 5972.345 kilometers
  • 3224.808 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
  • 3700.590 miles
  • 5955.522 kilometers
  • 3215.724 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 Cardiff to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Grand Rapids generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″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