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How far is Calgary from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1450 miles / 2334 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Calgary (YYC) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1450.290 miles
  • 2334.015 kilometers
  • 1260.267 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
  • 1446.780 miles
  • 2328.367 kilometers
  • 1257.217 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Calgary generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W