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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 279 miles / 448 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Erie International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Erie to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.621 miles
  • 448.397 kilometers
  • 242.115 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
  • 277.924 miles
  • 447.276 kilometers
  • 241.510 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 Erie to Grand Rapids?

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

What is the time difference between Erie and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Erie and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Erie to Grand Rapids generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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