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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 573 miles / 922 kilometers / 498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 701 miles / 1128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 8 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 572.886 miles
  • 921.971 kilometers
  • 497.825 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
  • 571.694 miles
  • 920.053 kilometers
  • 496.789 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 Philadelphia to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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