How far is Alta from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3886 miles / 6253 kilometers / 3376 nautical miles.

Distance from Grand Rapids to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3885.545 miles
• 6253.179 kilometers
• 3376.447 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

• 3874.499 miles
• 6235.402 kilometers
• 3366.848 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Alta?

The time difference between Grand Rapids and Alta is 6 hours. Alta is 6 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Alta generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 975 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E