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How far is San Jose, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to San Jose (SJC) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.737 miles
  • 3137.798 kilometers
  • 1694.275 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
  • 1945.147 miles
  • 3130.410 kilometers
  • 1690.286 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to San Jose generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W