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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4061 miles / 6536 kilometers / 3529 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4061.007 miles
  • 6535.557 kilometers
  • 3528.919 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
  • 4057.125 miles
  • 6529.309 kilometers
  • 3525.545 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 Sal to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Sal to Grand Rapids generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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