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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 128 miles / 207 kilometers / 112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Traverse City (TVC) is 153 miles / 246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 58 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 128.490 miles
  • 206.784 kilometers
  • 111.655 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
  • 128.590 miles
  • 206.945 kilometers
  • 111.741 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Traverse City?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Traverse City.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Traverse City generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 97 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W