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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1887 miles / 3037 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2206 miles / 3550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 16 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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1887
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1640
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Distance from Sacramento to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1887.327 miles
  • 3037.358 kilometers
  • 1640.042 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
  • 1882.717 miles
  • 3029.939 kilometers
  • 1636.036 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 Sacramento to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Grand Rapids generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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