How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3380 miles / 5439 kilometers / 2937 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 4392 miles / 7069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 177 hours 0 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3379.905 miles
- 5439.430 kilometers
- 2937.057 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- 3370.609 miles
- 5424.469 kilometers
- 2928.979 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 Wales to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Wales to Grand Rapids generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |