How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 137 miles / 220 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 183 miles / 295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 33 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.914 miles
- 220.341 kilometers
- 118.975 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- 136.706 miles
- 220.007 kilometers
- 118.794 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 Chicago to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Chicago to Grand Rapids generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |