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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 654 miles / 1053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 8 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.466 miles
  • 871.405 kilometers
  • 470.521 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
  • 542.342 miles
  • 872.815 kilometers
  • 471.282 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 Chattanooga to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chattanooga and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Grand Rapids generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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