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How far is Baton Rouge, LA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) is 906 miles / 1459 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is 1049 miles / 1688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 28 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Baton Rouge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 906.368 miles
  • 1458.657 kilometers
  • 787.612 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
  • 907.720 miles
  • 1460.834 kilometers
  • 788.787 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 Baton Rouge?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Baton Rouge generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Baton Rouge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).

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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W