How far is Chicago, IL, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 137 miles / 220 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (MDW) is 183 miles / 295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 33 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.914 miles
- 220.341 kilometers
- 118.975 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- 136.706 miles
- 220.007 kilometers
- 118.794 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |