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

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3275 miles / 5271 kilometers / 2846 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3275.300 miles
  • 5271.084 kilometers
  • 2846.158 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
  • 3266.214 miles
  • 5256.462 kilometers
  • 2838.262 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 Bethel to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Bethel to Grand Rapids generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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