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How far is Beatrice, NE, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Beatrice (Beatrice Municipal Airport) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Beatrice (BIE) is 731 miles / 1176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 32 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Beatrice Municipal Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Beatrice

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 607.957 miles
  • 978.412 kilometers
  • 528.300 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
  • 606.578 miles
  • 976.192 kilometers
  • 527.102 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 Beatrice?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Beatrice Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Beatrice generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Beatrice

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE).

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 Beatrice Municipal Airport
City: Beatrice, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIE
ICAO Code: KBIE
Coordinates: 40°18′4″N, 96°45′14″W