Boston to Grand Rapids flights
Grand Rapids lies 1,195 km (742 mi) west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Boston | Grand Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 195,097 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | BOS, 4 km out | GRR, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 49501–49599 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Boston
Boston is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,083-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 77 km), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 23 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 68 km), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 71 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 76 km).
Arriving in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Muskegon County Airport (MKG, 52 km), Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 82 km), Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | GRR | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,001 ft | 794 ft |
| Muskegon County Airport (regional) | MKG | 52 km (32 mi) | 6,500 ft | 629 ft |
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (regional) | AZO | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,502 ft | 874 ft |
| Capital Region International Airport (regional) | LAN | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,506 ft | 861 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Grand Rapids from Boston?
1,195 km (742 mi) in a straight line, west of Boston.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Grand Rapids by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Grand Rapids?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Boston to Grand Rapids flights?
Typically Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR); Grand Rapids also has MKG, AZO, LAN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.