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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 490 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 19 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.290 miles
  • 789.046 kilometers
  • 426.051 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
  • 489.286 miles
  • 787.429 kilometers
  • 425.178 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 Harrisburg to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Grand Rapids generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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