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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.598 miles
  • 2868.813 kilometers
  • 1549.035 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
  • 1779.220 miles
  • 2863.377 kilometers
  • 1546.100 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Palm Springs generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W