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How far is Akita from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 6075 miles / 9777 kilometers / 5279 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6075.124 miles
  • 9776.964 kilometers
  • 5279.138 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
  • 6060.231 miles
  • 9752.996 kilometers
  • 5266.196 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Akita Airport is 12 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Akita generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Akita

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

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 Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E