How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 137 miles / 220 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 53 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.788 miles
- 220.139 kilometers
- 118.866 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- 136.531 miles
- 219.725 kilometers
- 118.642 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 Chicago to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Chicago to Grand Rapids generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids (GRR)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |