How far is Mesa, AZ, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1561 miles / 2513 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Mesa (AZA) is 1898 miles / 3055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1561.346 miles
- 2512.742 kilometers
- 1356.772 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- 1558.781 miles
- 2508.615 kilometers
- 1354.544 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Mesa?
The time difference between Grand Rapids and Mesa is 3 hours. Mesa is 3 hours behind Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Mesa generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |