How far is Thunder Bay from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 421 miles / 678 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 20 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Thunder Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Thunder Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 421.453 miles
- 678.263 kilometers
- 366.233 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- 421.383 miles
- 678.151 kilometers
- 366.172 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 Thunder Bay?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Thunder Bay?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Thunder Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Thunder Bay generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 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 Thunder Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
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 | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W |