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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Silao?

The distance between Silao (Bajío International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Silao (BJX) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2105 miles / 3388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 51 minutes.

Bajío International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Silao to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1768.807 miles
  • 2846.619 kilometers
  • 1537.051 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
  • 1771.339 miles
  • 2850.695 kilometers
  • 1539.252 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 Silao to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Bajío International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bajío International Airport (BJX) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Silao to Grand Rapids generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bajío International Airport
City: Silao
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: BJX
ICAO Code: MMLO
Coordinates: 20°59′36″N, 101°28′51″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