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How far is Thompson from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1049 miles / 1688 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Thompson (YTH) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 31 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Thompson Airport

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1688
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912
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1048.999 miles
  • 1688.201 kilometers
  • 911.555 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
  • 1047.985 miles
  • 1686.569 kilometers
  • 910.674 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Thompson generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W