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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Monroe, LA?

The distance between Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monroe (MLU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 940 miles / 1512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 41 minutes.

Monroe Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Monroe to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 798.701 miles
  • 1285.385 kilometers
  • 694.052 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
  • 799.502 miles
  • 1286.674 kilometers
  • 694.749 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 Monroe to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Monroe Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Monroe to Grand Rapids generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″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