How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 549 miles / 883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 34 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.881 miles
- 722.404 kilometers
- 390.067 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- 448.411 miles
- 721.648 kilometers
- 389.659 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 Columbia to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Columbia to Grand Rapids generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |