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How far is Omaha, NE, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 544 miles / 875 kilometers / 473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Omaha (OMA) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Eppley Airfield

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Omaha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.783 miles
  • 875.134 kilometers
  • 472.534 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
  • 542.438 miles
  • 872.970 kilometers
  • 471.366 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 Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Omaha generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

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 Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W