How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 743 miles / 1195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 2 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.141 miles
- 1039.863 kilometers
- 561.481 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- 647.240 miles
- 1041.632 kilometers
- 562.436 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 Birmingham to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Grand Rapids generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |