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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1887 miles / 3037 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2210 miles / 3557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 15 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1887.327 miles
  • 3037.358 kilometers
  • 1640.042 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
  • 1882.717 miles
  • 3029.939 kilometers
  • 1636.036 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sacramento generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W