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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4310 miles / 6937 kilometers / 3745 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4310.151 miles
  • 6936.515 kilometers
  • 3745.419 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
  • 4298.273 miles
  • 6917.400 kilometers
  • 3735.097 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 Zurich to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Zurich to Grand Rapids generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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