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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1017 miles / 1636 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 13 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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883
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Distance from Gillam to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.544 miles
  • 1635.969 kilometers
  • 883.353 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
  • 1015.850 miles
  • 1634.853 kilometers
  • 882.750 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 Gillam to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Gillam to Grand Rapids generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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