Nonstop flight route between Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States and Balıkesir, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(42°52'50"N by 85°31'22"W)
Arrival Airport:
(39°37'9"N by 27°55'32"E)
Distance from GRR to BZI:
5,383.59 miles (8,664.03 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States and Balıkesir Airport (BZI), Balıkesir, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,384 miles (or 8,664 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Balıkesir Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Balıkesir Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GRR / KGRR |
| Airport Name: | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
| Location: | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°52'50"N by 85°31'22"W |
| Area Served: | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | Kent County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 794 feet (242 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GRR |
| More Information: | GRR Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BZI / LTBF |
| Airport Name: | Balıkesir Airport |
| Location: | Balıkesir, Turkey |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°37'9"N by 27°55'32"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Turkish Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military / Public |
| Elevation: | 340 feet (104 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BZI |
| More Information: | BZI Maps & Info |
Facts about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR):
- The airport is at the intersection of 44th Street and Patterson Avenue.
- On January 27, 1977 Kent County Airport was renamed Kent County International Airport with the opening of a U.S.
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has 3 runways.
- The furthest airport from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,165 miles (17,969 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Concourse A's tenants are Allegiant Air and Delta.
- The closest airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is Park Township Airport (HLM), which is located 33 miles (53 kilometers) W of GRR.
- Because of Gerald R. Ford International Airport's relatively low elevation of 794 feet, planes can take off or land at Gerald R. Ford International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
Facts about Balıkesir Airport (BZI):
- Because of Balıkesir Airport's relatively low elevation of 340 feet, planes can take off or land at Balıkesir Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Balıkesir Airport (BZI) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Balıkesir Airport (BZI) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,249 miles (18,103 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Balıkesir Airport (BZI) is Bandırma Airport (BDM), which is located 48 miles (78 kilometers) N of BZI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 32.91 miles (52.96 km) W | Park Township Airport (HLM) | Holland, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 41.10 miles (66.15 km) WNW | Muskegon County Airport (MKG) | Muskegon, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 42.05 miles (67.67 km) SSE | W. K. Kellogg Airport (BTL) | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 44.65 miles (71.85 km) S | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 47.98 miles (77.22 km) E | Capital Region International Airport (LAN) | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 51.99 miles (83.67 km) NE | Gratiot Community Airport (AMN) | Alma, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 58.16 miles (93.60 km) N | Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) | Big Rapids, Michigan, United States | |
| 8 | 64.67 miles (104.07 km) NE | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP) | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 68.98 miles (111.01 km) SE | Jackson County Airport (JXN) | Jackson, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 69.41 miles (111.71 km) SW | Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) | Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 70.42 miles (113.33 km) N | Nartron Field (RCT) | Reed City, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 80.33 miles (129.28 km) SSW | Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) | Niles, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 83.92 miles (135.05 km) SSW | Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI) | Elkhart, Indiana, United States | |
| 14 | 85.50 miles (137.60 km) ENE | MBS International Airport (MBS) | Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 86.94 miles (139.91 km) NNW | Mason County Airport (LDM) | Ludington, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,165.30 miles (17,968.77 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,141.54 miles (17,930.52 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,129.20 miles (17,910.67 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,116.13 miles (17,889.63 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,073.67 miles (17,821.31 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,064.64 miles (17,806.77 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,053.03 miles (17,788.09 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,042.31 miles (17,770.83 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,035.28 miles (17,759.52 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,008.73 miles (17,716.78 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,950.27 miles (17,622.70 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,914.20 miles (17,564.66 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,912.41 miles (17,561.78 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,900.16 miles (17,542.07 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,843.36 miles (17,450.65 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 48.35 miles (77.81 km) N | Bandırma Airport (BDM) | Bandırma, Turkey | |
| 2 | 48.78 miles (78.50 km) W | Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport) (EDO) | Balıkesir, Turkey | |
| 3 | 80.89 miles (130.17 km) WSW | Mytilene International Airport (MJT) | Mytilene, Lesbos Island, Greece | |
| 4 | 87.18 miles (140.31 km) WNW | Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) | Çanakkale, Turkey | |
| 5 | 90.87 miles (146.24 km) SSW | Çiğli Air Base (IGL) | Çiğli / İzmir, Turkey | |
| 6 | 97.20 miles (156.43 km) ENE | Yenişehir Airport (YEI) | Yenişehir, Bursa, Turkey | |
| 7 | 100.80 miles (162.21 km) SSW | İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) | İzmir, Turkey | |
| 8 | 104.79 miles (168.64 km) NNE | Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| 9 | 104.96 miles (168.92 km) N | Çorlu Airport (TEQ) | Tekirdag, Turkey | |
| 10 | 105.65 miles (170.03 km) SE | Uṣak Airport (USQ) | Usak, Turkey | |
| 11 | 114.59 miles (184.41 km) NE | İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) | Istanbul, Turkey | |
| 12 | 115.53 miles (185.92 km) WNW | Gökçeada Airport (GKD) | Gökçeada, Turkey | |
| 13 | 122.85 miles (197.71 km) ESE | Zafer Airport (KZR) | Kütahya, Turkey | |
| 14 | 130.26 miles (209.63 km) SW | Chios Island National Airport (JKH) | Chios Island, Greece | |
| 15 | 134.50 miles (216.46 km) NW | Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) | Alexandroupolis, Greece | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,248.55 miles (18,102.74 km) S | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,165.00 miles (17,968.28 km) SSE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,151.37 miles (17,946.35 km) ESE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,084.93 miles (17,839.42 km) SSE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 5 | 11,054.85 miles (17,791.01 km) SSE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,030.06 miles (17,751.12 km) SSE | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 7 | 10,914.78 miles (17,565.58 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,909.03 miles (17,556.33 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,905.29 miles (17,550.32 km) S | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,901.51 miles (17,544.23 km) S | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,851.09 miles (17,463.09 km) S | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,848.51 miles (17,458.94 km) SSW | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,838.05 miles (17,442.10 km) E | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,835.40 miles (17,437.85 km) S | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,834.30 miles (17,436.07 km) S | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |