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

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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4119 miles / 6629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 40 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Wainwright

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Wainwright. 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 Grand Rapids to Wainwright?

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

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

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Wainwright 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 Grand Rapids to Wainwright

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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