How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 428 miles / 688 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 427.739 miles
- 688.379 kilometers
- 371.695 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- 426.689 miles
- 686.690 kilometers
- 370.783 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 Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |