How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Kitchener?
The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 39 minutes.
Region of Waterloo International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Kitchener to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kitchener to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.940 miles
- 423.161 kilometers
- 228.489 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- 262.256 miles
- 422.061 kilometers
- 227.895 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 Kitchener to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kitchener and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Kitchener and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Kitchener to Grand Rapids generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Region of Waterloo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kitchener |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKF |
| ICAO Code: | CYKF |
| Coordinates: | 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |