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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 9809 miles / 15786 kilometers / 8524 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Plaisance to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9808.868 miles
  • 15785.843 kilometers
  • 8523.673 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
  • 9807.480 miles
  • 15783.609 kilometers
  • 8522.467 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 Plaisance to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 19 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Grand Rapids generates about 1 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 272 kilograms equals 2 804 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
City: Plaisance
Country: Mauritius Flag of Mauritius
IATA Code: MRU
ICAO Code: FIMP
Coordinates: 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″E
Destination 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