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How far is Memphis, TN, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 591 miles / 952 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Memphis (MEM) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 591.289 miles
  • 951.587 kilometers
  • 513.816 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
  • 591.855 miles
  • 952.498 kilometers
  • 514.308 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Memphis generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W