How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 774 miles / 1245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 602.405 miles
- 969.477 kilometers
- 523.476 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- 602.477 miles
- 969.593 kilometers
- 523.539 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 Raleigh to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Raleigh and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Grand Rapids generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |