How far is Athens, GA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 627 miles / 1010 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Athens (AHN) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 627.458 miles
- 1009.796 kilometers
- 545.246 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- 628.441 miles
- 1011.378 kilometers
- 546.100 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 Grand Rapids to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Athens?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Athens generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |