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How far is Akureyri from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 2953 miles / 4752 kilometers / 2566 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2952.744 miles
  • 4751.981 kilometers
  • 2565.864 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
  • 2945.060 miles
  • 4739.614 kilometers
  • 2559.187 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Akureyri generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Akureyri

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

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 Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W