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MCE to GPZ: distance & flight time
Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field) → Grand Rapids MN (Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field)
1,531 mi
2,465 km · 1,331 nm
3h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,531 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
- GPZ — Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field · Grand Rapids MN, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCE
- MER · Castle Airport7 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport30 mi away
- MAE · Madera Municipal Airport30 mi away
- MOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field34 mi away
Near GPZ
- HIB · Range Regional Airport34 mi away
- BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport64 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport67 mi away
- BJI · Bemidji Regional Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCE from GPZ?
The flight distance from Merced (MCE) to Grand Rapids MN (GPZ) is 1,531 miles (2,465 km, 1,331 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCE to GPZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MCE to GPZ?
Nonstop service on MCE–GPZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Merced and Grand Rapids MN?
Grand Rapids MN is 2 hours ahead of Merced.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCE to GPZ?
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Why are some MCE to GPZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCE–GPZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.