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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Sarnia?

The distance between Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sarnia (YZR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 13 minutes.

Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Sarnia to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.193 miles
  • 262.633 kilometers
  • 141.811 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
  • 162.758 miles
  • 261.934 kilometers
  • 141.433 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 Sarnia to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sarnia and Grand Rapids?

There is no time difference between Sarnia and Grand Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Sarnia to Grand Rapids generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°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