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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 241 miles / 389 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Bloomington to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 241.495 miles
  • 388.648 kilometers
  • 209.853 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
  • 241.295 miles
  • 388.327 kilometers
  • 209.680 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 Bloomington to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Grand Rapids generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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