How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 7885 miles / 12690 kilometers / 6852 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7885.320 miles
- 12690.193 kilometers
- 6852.156 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- 7880.201 miles
- 12681.955 kilometers
- 6847.708 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 Nairobi to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 15 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Grand Rapids generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |
| 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 |