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How far is Seattle, WA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Seattle (SEA) is 2117 miles / 3407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 36 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.105 miles
  • 2908.253 kilometers
  • 1570.331 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
  • 1802.233 miles
  • 2900.412 kilometers
  • 1566.097 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Seattle generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W