How far is Ottawa from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Ottawa (YOW) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 3 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 518.008 miles
- 833.652 kilometers
- 450.136 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- 516.780 miles
- 831.676 kilometers
- 449.069 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 Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Ottawa?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Ottawa generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
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 | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |