How far is Kansas City, MO, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.389 miles
- 868.062 kilometers
- 468.716 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- 538.440 miles
- 866.536 kilometers
- 467.892 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Kansas City generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |