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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1923 miles / 3095 kilometers / 1671 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2380 miles / 3830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 8 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1923.024 miles
  • 3094.807 kilometers
  • 1671.062 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
  • 1918.747 miles
  • 3087.924 kilometers
  • 1667.345 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 Fort Nelson to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Grand Rapids generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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