How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 8872 miles / 14278 kilometers / 7710 nautical miles.
King Shaka International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Durban to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8872.093 miles
- 14278.250 kilometers
- 7709.638 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- 8875.068 miles
- 14283.038 kilometers
- 7712.224 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 Durban to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 17 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Durban to Grand Rapids generates about 1 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 128 kilograms equals 2 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Durban to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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 |