How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 32 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.389 miles
- 868.062 kilometers
- 468.716 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- 538.440 miles
- 866.536 kilometers
- 467.892 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 Kansas City to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Grand Rapids generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |