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How far is Yellowknife from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1789 miles / 2880 kilometers / 1555 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2591 miles / 4170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 58 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1789.390 miles
  • 2879.745 kilometers
  • 1554.938 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
  • 1786.200 miles
  • 2874.610 kilometers
  • 1552.165 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Yellowknife generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W