How far is Bethel, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3275 miles / 5271 kilometers / 2846 nautical miles.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Bethel Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bethel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Bethel. 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 Grand Rapids to Bethel?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Bethel?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Bethel Airport (BET)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Bethel 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 Grand Rapids to Bethel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Bethel Airport (BET).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Bethel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bethel, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BET |
| ICAO Code: | PABE |
| Coordinates: | 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W |