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How far is Ålesund from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Ålesund (Ålesund Airport, Vigra) is 3710 miles / 5970 kilometers / 3224 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Ålesund Airport, Vigra

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Ålesund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3709.847 miles
  • 5970.420 kilometers
  • 3223.769 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
  • 3699.301 miles
  • 5953.448 kilometers
  • 3214.605 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 Ålesund?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Ålesund generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Ålesund

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES).

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 Ålesund Airport, Vigra
City: Ålesund
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: AES
ICAO Code: ENAL
Coordinates: 62°33′45″N, 6°7′10″E