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How far is Istanbul from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5344 miles / 8601 kilometers / 4644 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5344.274 miles
  • 8600.776 kilometers
  • 4644.047 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
  • 5330.614 miles
  • 8578.792 kilometers
  • 4632.177 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Istanbul generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Istanbul

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

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 Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E