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How far is Shonai from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Shonai (Shonai Airport) is 6134 miles / 9873 kilometers / 5331 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Shonai Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Shonai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6134.488 miles
  • 9872.501 kilometers
  • 5330.724 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
  • 6119.636 miles
  • 9848.600 kilometers
  • 5317.818 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 Shonai?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Shonai Airport is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Shonai Airport (SYO)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Shonai generates about 735 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 735 kilograms equals 1 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Shonai

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

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 Shonai Airport
City: Shonai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SYO
ICAO Code: RJSY
Coordinates: 38°48′43″N, 139°47′13″E