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How far is Brussels from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Brussels (Brussels Airport) is 4028 miles / 6482 kilometers / 3500 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Brussels Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Brussels

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4027.561 miles
  • 6481.732 kilometers
  • 3499.855 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
  • 4016.219 miles
  • 6463.479 kilometers
  • 3489.999 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 Brussels?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Brussels Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Brussels Airport (BRU)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Brussels generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Brussels

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

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 Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E