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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2198 miles / 3537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1813.840 miles
  • 2919.092 kilometers
  • 1576.184 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
  • 1808.996 miles
  • 2911.297 kilometers
  • 1571.975 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Bellingham generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W