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How far is Borkum from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Borkum (Borkum Airfield) is 4015 miles / 6461 kilometers / 3489 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Borkum Airfield

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Borkum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4014.975 miles
  • 6461.476 kilometers
  • 3488.918 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
  • 4003.546 miles
  • 6443.083 kilometers
  • 3478.986 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 Borkum?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Borkum Airfield is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Borkum Airfield (BMK)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Borkum generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 010 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Borkum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Borkum Airfield (BMK).

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 Borkum Airfield
City: Borkum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BMK
ICAO Code: EDWR
Coordinates: 53°35′47″N, 6°42′33″E