How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 120 miles / 193 kilometers / 104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 148 miles / 238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 119.945 miles
- 193.032 kilometers
- 104.229 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- 119.692 miles
- 192.625 kilometers
- 104.009 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 Detroit to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Detroit to Grand Rapids generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 94 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Grand Rapids (GRR)
| Delta Air Lines |