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How far is West Palm Beach, FL, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to West Palm Beach (PBI) is 1397 miles / 2248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Palm Beach International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to West Palm Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.767 miles
  • 1863.245 kilometers
  • 1006.072 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
  • 1160.073 miles
  • 1866.957 kilometers
  • 1008.076 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 West Palm Beach?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and West Palm Beach?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and West Palm Beach.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to West Palm Beach generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 West Palm Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

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 Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W