How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 351 miles / 564 kilometers / 305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 53 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 350.662 miles
- 564.336 kilometers
- 304.717 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- 349.735 miles
- 562.844 kilometers
- 303.912 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 Waterloo to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Grand Rapids generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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 |