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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 626 miles / 1007 kilometers / 544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 3 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from New York to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 625.666 miles
  • 1006.911 kilometers
  • 543.689 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
  • 624.181 miles
  • 1004.522 kilometers
  • 542.399 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 New York to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between New York and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from New York to Grand Rapids generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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