Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Yamagata from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 6141 miles / 9884 kilometers / 5337 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Yamagata Airport

Distance arrow
6141
Miles
Distance arrow
9884
Kilometers
Distance arrow
5337
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Grand Rapids to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6141.473 miles
  • 9883.743 kilometers
  • 5336.794 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
  • 6126.686 miles
  • 9859.945 kilometers
  • 5323.944 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Yamagata generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E