How far is Fort Nelson from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1923 miles / 3095 kilometers / 1671 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1923.024 miles
- 3094.807 kilometers
- 1671.062 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- 1918.747 miles
- 3087.924 kilometers
- 1667.345 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fort Nelson generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |