Grand Rapids, Michigan

Private charter · CLU → GRR

Columbus to Grand Rapids

251 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Columbus to Grand Rapids, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, 251 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
251 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CLUColumbusGRRGrand Rapids
CLU → GRR251 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CLU

    Commercial airport

    Columbus Municipal Airport

    Columbus · KBAK

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,401 ft

  • SER

    Regional airport

    Freeman Municipal Airport

    Seymour · KSER

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • KOVO

    Regional airport

    North Vernon Airport

    North Vernon

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KGEZ

    Regional airport

    Shelbyville Municipal Airport

    Shelbyville

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KI34

    Regional airport

    Greensburg Municipal Airport

    Greensburg

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,433 ft

Arriving Grand Rapids

Airports in Grand Rapids

  • GRR

    Major airport

    Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    Grand Rapids · KGRR

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • KBIV

    Regional airport

    West Michigan Regional Airport

    Holland

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • K08C

    Regional airport

    Riverview Airport

    Georgetown Township

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    3,920 ft

  • KZ98

    Regional airport

    Ottawa Executive Airport

    Zeeland

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,800 ft

  • K6D6

    Regional airport

    Greenville Municipal Airport

    Greenville

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    4,199 ft

  • K9D9

    Regional airport

    Hastings Airport

    Hastings

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids earned the name Furniture City in the 19th century, and the region remains a world center of office furniture and design, with Steelcase headquartered in the area and other major manufacturers in nearby Holland and Zeeland. Today the economy also rests on healthcare, life sciences, food and consumer products, with Amway in nearby Ada and the Meijer retail chain based on the city’s edge. The downtown Medical Mile along Michigan Street brings together hospitals, Michigan State University’s medical school and the Van Andel Institute.

  1. 01

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

    One of the most visited art and garden destinations in the Midwest combines a tropical conservatory, a Japanese garden and outdoor sculptures by artists such as Rodin, Moore and Calder.

  2. 02

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

    On the Grand River downtown, this museum covers Ford’s life and presidency, including a replica of the Oval Office, and Ford and his wife Betty are buried on the grounds.

  3. 03

    Grand Rapids Art Museum

    Housed in a striking modern building downtown, the museum presents a broad collection of American and European art along with design exhibitions tied to the city’s furniture heritage.

  4. 04

    Grand Rapids Downtown Market

    This indoor market hall south of downtown gathers local food vendors, bakeries, butchers and restaurants, with a seasonal outdoor farmers’ market.

  5. 05

    Founders Brewing Co.

    One of the best-known breweries in Beer City USA, Founders operates a busy taproom downtown, and dozens of other breweries are within a short drive.

  6. 06

    Grand Rapids Public Museum

    Along the river, this museum covers local history, natural science and the furniture industry, with a vintage carousel and a planetarium.

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Questions

Columbus to Grand Rapids flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Grand Rapids?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 251 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Grand Rapids use?

You can depart from Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), Freeman Municipal Airport (SER), or North Vernon Airport (KOVO) and arrive at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), or Riverview Airport (K08C). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbus to Grand Rapids cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Columbus and Grand Rapids?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Rapids back to Columbus are priced the same way.

Return flight

Grand Rapids to Columbus

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