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How far is Akron, OH, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 250 miles / 403 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Akron (CAK) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Akron–Canton Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Akron

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 250.269 miles
  • 402.769 kilometers
  • 217.478 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
  • 249.890 miles
  • 402.158 kilometers
  • 217.148 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 Akron?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Akron?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Akron.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Akron generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Akron

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK).

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 Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W