How far is Decatur, IL, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 273 miles / 439 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Decatur (DEC) is 331 miles / 532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 14 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 272.720 miles
- 438.901 kilometers
- 236.987 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- 272.631 miles
- 438.757 kilometers
- 236.910 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Decatur generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |