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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1396 miles / 2247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 55 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.767 miles
  • 1863.245 kilometers
  • 1006.072 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
  • 1160.073 miles
  • 1866.957 kilometers
  • 1008.076 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 West Palm Beach to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between West Palm Beach and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Grand Rapids generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′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