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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Santa Cruz das Flores?

The distance between Santa Cruz das Flores (Flores Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.

Flores Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Grand Rapids

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2796.545 miles
  • 4500.603 kilometers
  • 2430.131 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
  • 2789.453 miles
  • 4489.189 kilometers
  • 2423.968 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 Santa Cruz das Flores to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Flores Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flores Airport (FLW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Santa Cruz das Flores to Grand Rapids generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Cruz das Flores to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Flores Airport
City: Santa Cruz das Flores
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FLW
ICAO Code: LPFL
Coordinates: 39°27′19″N, 31°7′53″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