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How far is Sendai from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 6142 miles / 9884 kilometers / 5337 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6141.725 miles
  • 9884.149 kilometers
  • 5337.013 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
  • 6126.990 miles
  • 9860.435 kilometers
  • 5324.209 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sendai Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sendai generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E