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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2108 miles / 3393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1551
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.656 miles
  • 2495.539 kilometers
  • 1347.483 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
  • 1547.924 miles
  • 2491.141 kilometers
  • 1345.109 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 Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fort Chipewyan generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Chipewyan

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

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 Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W