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How far is Grande Prairie from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 39 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.422 miles
  • 2759.094 kilometers
  • 1489.792 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
  • 1710.477 miles
  • 2752.746 kilometers
  • 1486.364 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Grande Prairie generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W