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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1061 miles / 1708 kilometers / 922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 38 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1061.072 miles
  • 1707.630 kilometers
  • 922.046 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
  • 1062.068 miles
  • 1709.233 kilometers
  • 922.912 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 Houston to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Houston to Grand Rapids generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W
Destination 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