How far is Grand Island, NE, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 36 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Athens to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 953.432 miles
- 1534.400 kilometers
- 828.510 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 952.230 miles
- 1532.466 kilometers
- 827.465 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Athens to Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Grand Island?
The time difference between Athens and Grand Island is 1 hour. Grand Island is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Athens to Grand Island generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| Destination | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |