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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 29 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 189.201 miles
  • 304.489 kilometers
  • 164.411 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
  • 189.311 miles
  • 304.666 kilometers
  • 164.507 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 Pellston to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pellston and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Pellston and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Pellston to Grand Rapids generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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