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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 6579 miles / 10588 kilometers / 5717 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6579.091 miles
  • 10588.020 kilometers
  • 5717.073 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
  • 6563.330 miles
  • 10562.655 kilometers
  • 5703.378 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 Beijing to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Grand Rapids generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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