How far is Wales, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3380 miles / 5439 kilometers / 2937 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Wales (WAA) is 4396 miles / 7074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 55 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3379.905 miles
- 5439.430 kilometers
- 2937.057 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- 3370.609 miles
- 5424.469 kilometers
- 2928.979 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Wales?
The time difference between Grand Rapids and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Wales generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |