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How far is Lugano from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4382 miles / 7052 kilometers / 3808 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4381.709 miles
  • 7051.677 kilometers
  • 3807.601 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
  • 4369.780 miles
  • 7032.479 kilometers
  • 3797.235 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lugano Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Lugano generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E