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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3741 miles / 6020 kilometers / 3251 nautical miles.

Birmingham 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)
  • 3740.833 miles
  • 6020.287 kilometers
  • 3250.695 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
  • 3730.255 miles
  • 6003.264 kilometers
  • 3241.503 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 Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Grand Rapids generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Grand Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″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