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How far is Dubuque, IA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 266 miles / 429 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 16 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Dubuque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 266.333 miles
  • 428.622 kilometers
  • 231.437 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
  • 265.642 miles
  • 427.509 kilometers
  • 230.836 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 Dubuque?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Dubuque generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 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 Dubuque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).

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 Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W