How far is Des Moines, IA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 428 miles / 688 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 427.739 miles
- 688.379 kilometers
- 371.695 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- 426.689 miles
- 686.690 kilometers
- 370.783 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |