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How far is Oakland, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Oakland (OAK) is 2302 miles / 3705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 56 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1955.099 miles
  • 3146.427 kilometers
  • 1698.935 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
  • 1950.436 miles
  • 3138.922 kilometers
  • 1694.882 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Oakland generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W