Distance from Grand-Rapids to Joliet
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Grand-Rapids and Joliet is 255.04 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Grand-Rapids and Joliet is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 215.80 km (0h 45min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Grand-Rapids (MBS) and Joliet (MDW) is 215.80 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 45min. Similar flight routes: MBS → ORD , MBS → RFD , MBS → BMI , MBS → SBN , SBN → MDW
Bearing: 231.16° (SW)The initial bearing on the course from Grand-Rapids to Joliet is 231.16° and the compass direction is SW.
Midpoint: 42.25052,-86.88866The geographic midpoint between Grand-Rapids and Joliet is in 127.52 km distance between both points in a bearing of 231.16°. It is located in United States of America, Michigan.
Time difference: -1hThe time difference between Grand-Rapids (America/Detroit) and Joliet (America/Chicago) is -1 hours. This means that it is now 18:56 (15.06.2024) in Grand-Rapids and 17:56 (15.06.2024) in Joliet.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Grand-Rapids and Joliet, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.