How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 9224 miles / 14844 kilometers / 8015 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9223.557 miles
• 14843.876 kilometers
• 8015.052 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

• 9217.508 miles
• 14834.141 kilometers
• 8009.795 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 Medan to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 17 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Grand Rapids?

The time difference between Medan and Grand Rapids is 12 hours. Grand Rapids is 12 hours behind Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Medan to Grand Rapids generates about 1 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 181 kilograms equals 2 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″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