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How far is Kona, HI, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4333 miles / 6973 kilometers / 3765 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4332.925 miles
  • 6973.168 kilometers
  • 3765.209 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
  • 4327.089 miles
  • 6963.774 kilometers
  • 3760.137 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Kona generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 098 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W