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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2114 miles / 3402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 35 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.428 miles
  • 2907.165 kilometers
  • 1569.743 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
  • 1801.560 miles
  • 2899.331 kilometers
  • 1565.513 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 Seattle to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Seattle to Grand Rapids generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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