How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2804 miles / 4513 kilometers / 2437 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 3560 miles / 5729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 49 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2804.400 miles
- 4513.244 kilometers
- 2436.957 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- 2797.237 miles
- 4501.716 kilometers
- 2430.732 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 Fairbanks to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Grand Rapids generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| 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 |