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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Raleigh (RDU) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 5 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.405 miles
  • 969.477 kilometers
  • 523.476 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
  • 602.477 miles
  • 969.593 kilometers
  • 523.539 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Raleigh generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W