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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2266 miles / 3647 kilometers / 1969 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 3633 miles / 5847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 7 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2265.857 miles
  • 3646.544 kilometers
  • 1968.976 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
  • 2273.654 miles
  • 3659.092 kilometers
  • 1975.751 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 San Jose to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from San Jose to Grand Rapids generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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