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How far is Albany, NY, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Albany (ALB) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.247 miles
  • 957.958 kilometers
  • 517.256 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
  • 593.663 miles
  • 955.408 kilometers
  • 515.879 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 Grand Rapids to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Albany?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Albany.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Albany generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W