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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 942 miles / 1516 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 8 minutes.

Erie International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Erie to Grand Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Erie to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 941.803 miles
  • 1515.685 kilometers
  • 818.405 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
  • 939.389 miles
  • 1511.801 kilometers
  • 816.307 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 Erie to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Erie to Grand Island generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W
Destination Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W