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How far is Meridian, MS, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 749 miles / 1205 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Meridian (MEI) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 39 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 748.563 miles
  • 1204.695 kilometers
  • 650.483 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
  • 749.772 miles
  • 1206.641 kilometers
  • 651.534 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Meridian generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Meridian

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

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W