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How far is Fort McMurray from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1478 miles / 2378 kilometers / 1284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1936 miles / 3116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 19 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1477.605 miles
  • 2377.974 kilometers
  • 1284.003 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
  • 1474.815 miles
  • 2373.484 kilometers
  • 1281.579 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fort McMurray generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W