How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 9793 miles / 15761 kilometers / 8510 nautical miles.

Distance from Melbourne to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9793.487 miles
• 15761.089 kilometers
• 8510.307 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

• 9795.988 miles
• 15765.115 kilometers
• 8512.481 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 Melbourne to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 19 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Grand Rapids?

The time difference between Melbourne and Grand Rapids is 16 hours. Grand Rapids is 16 hours behind Melbourne.

Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Grand Rapids generates about 1 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 269 kilograms equals 2 798 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin	Essendon Airport
City:	Melbourne
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MEB
ICAO Code:	YMEN
Coordinates:	37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E

Destination	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