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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2038 miles / 3281 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 3019 miles / 4858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 59 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2038.486 miles
  • 3280.625 kilometers
  • 1771.396 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
  • 2044.986 miles
  • 3291.086 kilometers
  • 1777.044 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 San Salvador to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Grand Rapids generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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