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How far is Alma from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers / 673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Alma (YTF) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 29 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Alma Airport

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1246
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673
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 774.438 miles
  • 1246.336 kilometers
  • 672.968 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
  • 772.887 miles
  • 1243.841 kilometers
  • 671.620 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Alma Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Alma?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Alma.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Alma generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 292 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Alma Airport (YTF).

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W