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How far is Cologne from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4128 miles / 6644 kilometers / 3587 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4128.293 miles
  • 6643.844 kilometers
  • 3587.389 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
  • 4116.668 miles
  • 6625.134 kilometers
  • 3577.286 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Cologne generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 041 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E