How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 518.008 miles
- 833.652 kilometers
- 450.136 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- 516.780 miles
- 831.676 kilometers
- 449.069 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 Ottawa to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Ottawa and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Grand Rapids generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |