How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 7 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 523.863 miles
- 843.076 kilometers
- 455.225 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- 523.096 miles
- 841.841 kilometers
- 454.558 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 Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |