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How far is Ixtapa from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2422 miles / 3898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 55 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.297 miles
  • 3182.151 kilometers
  • 1718.224 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
  • 1980.990 miles
  • 3188.094 kilometers
  • 1721.433 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Ixtapa generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W