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How far is Rochester, NY, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Rochester (ROC) is 437 miles / 704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 23 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 397.952 miles
  • 640.442 kilometers
  • 345.811 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
  • 396.891 miles
  • 638.734 kilometers
  • 344.889 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Rochester generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W