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How far is Riga from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4442 miles / 7149 kilometers / 3860 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4441.963 miles
  • 7148.647 kilometers
  • 3859.960 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
  • 4429.135 miles
  • 7128.001 kilometers
  • 3848.813 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Riga International Airport is 8 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Riga generates about 512 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 512 kilograms equals 1 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E