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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Dubuque, IA?

The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 266 miles / 429 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Dubuque Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Dubuque to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 266.333 miles
  • 428.622 kilometers
  • 231.437 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
  • 265.642 miles
  • 427.509 kilometers
  • 230.836 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 Dubuque to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Dubuque to Grand Rapids generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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