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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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5383 miles / 8663 kilometers / 4677 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)
  • 5382.710 miles
  • 8662.633 kilometers
  • 4677.447 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
  • 5369.023 miles
  • 8640.604 kilometers
  • 4665.553 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Istanbul generates about 634 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 634 kilograms equals 1 398 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E