How far is Columbia, MO, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Columbia (COU) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.881 miles
- 722.404 kilometers
- 390.067 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- 448.411 miles
- 721.648 kilometers
- 389.659 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Columbia generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |