Distance from Grand-Rapids to South pole
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Grand-Rapids (MBS) and South pole (CHC) is 13,917.01 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 16h 52min. Similar flight routes: MBS → WLG , MBS → MEL , MBS → AKL , MBS → CBR , SBN → CHC
Bearing: 172.91° (S)The initial bearing on the course from Grand-Rapids to South pole is 172.91° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: -23.51826,-85.66593The geographic midpoint between Grand-Rapids and South pole is in 7,392.43 km distance between both points in a bearing of 172.91°.
Distance: 14,784.86 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Grand-Rapids and South pole is 14,784.86 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Grand-Rapids and South pole is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 16hThe time difference between Grand-Rapids (America/Detroit) and South pole (Pacific/Auckland) is 16 hours. This means that it is now 02:34 (22.05.2024) in Grand-Rapids and 18:34 (22.05.2024) in South pole.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Grand-Rapids and South pole, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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South pole is just as far away from Grand-Rapids as Grand-Rapids from Sydney (15,054 km), Singapore (15,003 km), Durban (14,304 km), Brisbane (14,530 km), Medan (14,821 km), Kota Bharu (14,499 km), Kuala Lumpur (14,836 km), Palembang (15,444 km), Antananarivo (14,902 km), Makassar (15,139 km).