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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 325 miles / 523 kilometers / 282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 324.936 miles
  • 522.933 kilometers
  • 282.361 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
  • 325.373 miles
  • 523.638 kilometers
  • 282.742 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 Louisville to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Louisville and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Louisville to Grand Rapids generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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