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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 51 minutes.

El Lencero Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Xalapa to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1741.533 miles
  • 2802.726 kilometers
  • 1513.351 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
  • 1745.283 miles
  • 2808.760 kilometers
  • 1516.609 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 Xalapa to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Grand Rapids generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W
Destination 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