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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 30 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 397.952 miles
  • 640.442 kilometers
  • 345.811 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
  • 396.891 miles
  • 638.734 kilometers
  • 344.889 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 Rochester to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Rapids generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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