How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers / 1836 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2113.215 miles
- 3400.889 kilometers
- 1836.333 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- 2109.167 miles
- 3394.376 kilometers
- 1832.816 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 Kangerlussuaq to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Rapids generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| 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 |