How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 661.192 miles
- 1064.085 kilometers
- 574.560 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- 661.972 miles
- 1065.341 kilometers
- 575.238 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 Columbia to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Columbia and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Columbia to Grand Rapids generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |