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How far is Seattle, WA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Seattle (BFI) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.428 miles
  • 2907.165 kilometers
  • 1569.743 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
  • 1801.560 miles
  • 2899.331 kilometers
  • 1565.513 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Seattle generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W