How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 386 miles / 622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 25 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 344.490 miles
- 554.402 kilometers
- 299.353 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- 343.571 miles
- 552.923 kilometers
- 298.555 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 Buffalo to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Buffalo and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Grand Rapids generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |