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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2116 miles / 3405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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1807
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2908
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1570
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Distance from Seattle to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.105 miles
  • 2908.253 kilometers
  • 1570.331 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
  • 1802.233 miles
  • 2900.412 kilometers
  • 1566.097 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 Seattle to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Seattle to Grand Rapids generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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