How far is Detroit, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 120 miles / 193 kilometers / 104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit (DTW) is 149 miles / 239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 46 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 119.945 miles
- 193.032 kilometers
- 104.229 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- 119.692 miles
- 192.625 kilometers
- 104.009 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Detroit?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Detroit generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 94 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |