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How far is Raiatea from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 5853 miles / 9419 kilometers / 5086 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5852.557 miles
  • 9418.777 kilometers
  • 5085.733 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
  • 5860.552 miles
  • 9431.644 kilometers
  • 5092.680 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Raiatea generates about 697 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 697 kilograms equals 1 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W