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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 44 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Grande Prairie to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.422 miles
  • 2759.094 kilometers
  • 1489.792 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
  • 1710.477 miles
  • 2752.746 kilometers
  • 1486.364 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 Grande Prairie to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Grand Rapids generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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