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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 573 miles / 922 kilometers / 498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 706 miles / 1137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 572.886 miles
  • 921.971 kilometers
  • 497.825 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
  • 571.694 miles
  • 920.053 kilometers
  • 496.789 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W