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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2324 miles / 3740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 26 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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1950
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3138
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1694
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Distance from San Jose to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.737 miles
  • 3137.798 kilometers
  • 1694.275 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
  • 1945.147 miles
  • 3130.410 kilometers
  • 1690.286 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 San Jose to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from San Jose to Grand Rapids generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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