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

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1899 miles / 3056 kilometers / 1650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 19 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1898.754 miles
  • 3055.748 kilometers
  • 1649.972 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
  • 1894.093 miles
  • 3048.248 kilometers
  • 1645.922 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sacramento generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W