How far is Birmingham, AL, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Birmingham (BHM) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.141 miles
- 1039.863 kilometers
- 561.481 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- 647.240 miles
- 1041.632 kilometers
- 562.436 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 Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Birmingham generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
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City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | GRR |
ICAO Code: | KGRR |
Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
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City: | Birmingham, AL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BHM |
ICAO Code: | KBHM |
Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |