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How far is Gothenburg from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 4040 miles / 6502 kilometers / 3511 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4040.228 miles
  • 6502.116 kilometers
  • 3510.862 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
  • 4028.608 miles
  • 6483.415 kilometers
  • 3500.764 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 Gothenburg?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Gothenburg generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E