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How far is Appleton, WI, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Appleton (Appleton International Airport) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Appleton (ATW) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 43 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Appleton International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Appleton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 177.922 miles
  • 286.337 kilometers
  • 154.610 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
  • 177.619 miles
  • 285.851 kilometers
  • 154.347 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 Appleton?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Appleton International Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Appleton International Airport (ATW)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Appleton generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Appleton

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

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 Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W