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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2357 miles / 3794 kilometers / 2049 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 4105 miles / 6606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 16 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2357.434 miles
  • 3793.922 kilometers
  • 2048.554 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
  • 2365.373 miles
  • 3806.698 kilometers
  • 2055.453 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 Panama City to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Panama City to Grand Rapids generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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