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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1843 miles / 2966 kilometers / 1601 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 11 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1842.764 miles
  • 2965.642 kilometers
  • 1601.318 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
  • 1837.852 miles
  • 2957.736 kilometers
  • 1597.050 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 Vancouver to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Grand Rapids generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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