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How far is Kitchener from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Kitchener (YKF) is 301 miles / 485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 41 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Region of Waterloo International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Kitchener

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.940 miles
  • 423.161 kilometers
  • 228.489 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
  • 262.256 miles
  • 422.061 kilometers
  • 227.895 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 Kitchener?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Region of Waterloo International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Kitchener?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Kitchener.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Kitchener generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Kitchener

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

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 Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W