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How far is Sarnia from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sarnia (YZR) is 180 miles / 289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sarnia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.193 miles
  • 262.633 kilometers
  • 141.811 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
  • 162.758 miles
  • 261.934 kilometers
  • 141.433 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 Sarnia?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Sarnia?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Sarnia.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sarnia generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Sarnia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

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 Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W