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How far is Sochi from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 5600 miles / 9012 kilometers / 4866 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sochi International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5599.998 miles
  • 9012.323 kilometers
  • 4866.265 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
  • 5585.426 miles
  • 8988.873 kilometers
  • 4853.603 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 Grand Rapids to Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sochi International Airport is 11 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sochi generates about 663 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 663 kilograms equals 1 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Sochi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E