How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 421 miles / 678 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 421.453 miles
- 678.263 kilometers
- 366.233 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- 421.383 miles
- 678.151 kilometers
- 366.172 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 Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Thunder Bay and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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 |