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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Appleton, WI?

The distance between Appleton (Appleton International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Appleton (ATW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 42 minutes.

Appleton International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Appleton to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 177.922 miles
  • 286.337 kilometers
  • 154.610 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
  • 177.619 miles
  • 285.851 kilometers
  • 154.347 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 Appleton to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Appleton to Grand Rapids generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″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