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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3113 miles / 5010 kilometers / 2705 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3113.093 miles
  • 5010.037 kilometers
  • 2705.204 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
  • 3105.433 miles
  • 4997.709 kilometers
  • 2698.547 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 Ponta Delgada to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Grand Rapids generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W
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