How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 570 miles / 918 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 570.424 miles
- 918.009 kilometers
- 495.685 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- 569.939 miles
- 917.228 kilometers
- 495.264 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 Richmond to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Richmond to Grand Rapids generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |