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East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In East Grand Rapids, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
12:27:46 PDT
State: Michigan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 11,311
District: Kent County

📍 Cities Near To East Grand Rapids


Find cities, states and countries closest to East Grand Rapids in Michigan, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around East Grand Rapids.

📍 East Grand Rapids Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for East Grand Rapids from our regional database:

State / RegionMichigan
DistrictKent County
Total Population11,311
Land Area8.81 km²
Population Density1,283.88 / km²
Center Latitude42.9411° N
Center Longitude-85.61° E
Elevation229 m (751 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Michigan#97 of 550
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Allendale Allendale18 28 15
West (W)
National Flag Of Belding Belding22 36 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belmont Belmont9 15 8
North (N)
National Flag Of Byron Center Byron Center11 17 9
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Caledonia Caledonia12 19 10
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cedar Springs Cedar Springs20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Comstock Park Comstock Park7 12 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Coopersville Coopersville18 30 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cutlerville Cutlerville7 12 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Forest Hills Forest Hills6 10 5
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids3 5 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Grandville Grandville8 13 7
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Grant Grant29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Greenville Greenville24 39 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hastings Hastings26 42 23
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To East Grand Rapids


States and regions closest to Michigan (home state of East Grand Rapids), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arkansas Arkansas711 1,144 617
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia579 931 502
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois319 514 277
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Indiana Indiana260 418 226
South (S)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa414 666 359
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky453 729 393
South (S)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland588 946 511
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Minnesota Minnesota470 756 408
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri545 877 473
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina685 1,103 595
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To East Grand Rapids


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from East Grand Rapids's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to East Grand Rapids. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Michigan, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
East Grand Rapids (You)Michigan11,311
Grand RapidsMichigan195,0975.3WNW
WyomingMichigan75,2758.3WSW
KentwoodMichigan51,3578.5SSW
Forest HillsMichigan25,86710.0ENE
NorthviewMichigan14,54111.6N
Comstock ParkMichigan10,08811.9NNW
CutlervilleMichigan14,37012.0SSW
GrandvilleMichigan15,95312.9WSW
WalkerMichigan24,64714.5WNW
BelmontMichigan9,24414.9N

🏆 Michigan City Rankings

How does East Grand Rapids rank within Michigan? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where East Grand Rapids appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Detroit645,705
Grand Rapids195,097
Warren134,056
Sterling Heights132,052
Ann Arbor117,070
Lansing112,644
Clinton Township99,753
Flint98,310
Dearborn95,171
Livonia94,635

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Detroit370.03
Forest Hills131.58
Grand Rapids117.24
Battle Creek113.27
Sterling Heights95.31
Lansing94.99
Canton93.24
Romulus93.12
Livonia92.86
New Haven92.46

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Hamtramck4,074.44
Eastpointe2,449.89
Lincoln Park2,427.02
Hazel Park2,273.56
Berkley2,255.24
Oak Park2,223.62
Keego Harbor2,133.10
Clawson2,107.89
Harper Woods2,046.75
Ferndale2,007.66
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
IATA: GRR
10 km (6 mi) from East Grand Rapids
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Michigan Cities
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to East Grand Rapids? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where East Grand Rapids Sits on the Map

East Grand Rapids sits inside Michigan, United States and ranks #97 of 550 cities in Michigan by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from East Grand Rapids to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from East Grand Rapids outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to East Grand Rapids and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack East Grand Rapids against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Michigan city rankings

🌎 Beyond East Grand Rapids: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to East Grand Rapids and the countries closest to East Grand Rapids by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from East Grand Rapids, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around East Grand Rapids at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through East Grand Rapids

If you're stringing together stops in Michigan, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from East Grand Rapids — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 East Grand Rapids MapView the East Grand Rapids map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ East Grand Rapids Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Michigan OverviewExplore the Michigan state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From East Grand Rapids

Which cities are closest to East Grand Rapids?

See the Cities Near To East Grand Rapids table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Michigan by population and density.

How is the distance from East Grand Rapids to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of East Grand Rapids and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the East Grand Rapids map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from East Grand Rapids will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from East Grand Rapids to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around East Grand Rapids?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of East Grand Rapids. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Michigan city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does East Grand Rapids compare in size to the cities near it?

East Grand Rapids ranks #97 of 550 cities in Michigan by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to East Grand Rapids?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to East Grand Rapids is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.