How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers / 1629 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 42 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1874.078 miles
- 3016.036 kilometers
- 1628.529 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- 1870.408 miles
- 3010.130 kilometers
- 1625.340 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |