How far is Roanoke, VA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Roanoke (ROA) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 482.754 miles
- 776.918 kilometers
- 419.502 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- 482.742 miles
- 776.898 kilometers
- 419.492 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Roanoke?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Roanoke generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |