How far is Washington D.C. from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 639 miles / 1029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.752 miles
- 807.491 kilometers
- 436.010 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- 501.036 miles
- 806.340 kilometers
- 435.389 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Washington D.C. generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |