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How far is Sydney from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers / 1106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sydney (YQY) is 1527 miles / 2458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 0 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1272.955 miles
  • 2048.622 kilometers
  • 1106.167 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
  • 1269.577 miles
  • 2043.186 kilometers
  • 1103.232 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sydney generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W