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

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 1967 miles / 3165 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Monterey (MRY) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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1709
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1966.641 miles
  • 3165.002 kilometers
  • 1708.964 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
  • 1962.142 miles
  • 3157.761 kilometers
  • 1705.055 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Monterey generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W