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How far is Branson, MO, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 599 miles / 964 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Branson (BKG) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Branson Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 598.835 miles
  • 963.731 kilometers
  • 520.373 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
  • 598.623 miles
  • 963.391 kilometers
  • 520.190 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 Branson?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Branson generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 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 Branson

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

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 Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W