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How far is Helgoland from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 4037 miles / 6497 kilometers / 3508 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4036.793 miles
  • 6496.589 kilometers
  • 3507.877 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
  • 4025.278 miles
  • 6478.057 kilometers
  • 3497.871 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 Helgoland?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Helgoland generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 016 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E