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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 8477 miles / 13642 kilometers / 7366 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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8477
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13642
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7366
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Flight time duration
16 h 32 min
CO2 emission
1 069 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8476.615 miles
  • 13641.790 kilometers
  • 7365.977 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
  • 8485.151 miles
  • 13655.527 kilometers
  • 7373.394 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 Wellington to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 16 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Wellington to Grand Rapids generates about 1 069 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 069 kilograms equals 2 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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