How far is Buffalo, NY, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Buffalo (BUF) is 388 miles / 624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 29 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 344.490 miles
- 554.402 kilometers
- 299.353 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- 343.571 miles
- 552.923 kilometers
- 298.555 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 Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Buffalo?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Buffalo generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 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 Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
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 | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |