How far is Richmond, VA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 570 miles / 918 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Richmond (RIC) is 752 miles / 1211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 11 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 570.424 miles
- 918.009 kilometers
- 495.685 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- 569.939 miles
- 917.228 kilometers
- 495.264 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Richmond generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |