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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3118 miles / 5017 kilometers / 2709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 4117 miles / 6625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 46 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3117.716 miles
  • 5017.478 kilometers
  • 2709.221 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
  • 3109.657 miles
  • 5004.507 kilometers
  • 2702.218 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 Wainwright to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Grand Rapids generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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