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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 241 miles / 389 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Bloomington (BMI) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 31 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 241.495 miles
  • 388.648 kilometers
  • 209.853 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
  • 241.295 miles
  • 388.327 kilometers
  • 209.680 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 Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Bloomington generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

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 Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W