How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.752 miles
- 807.491 kilometers
- 436.010 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- 501.036 miles
- 806.340 kilometers
- 435.389 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 Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Grand Rapids (GRR)
| United Airlines |