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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers / 483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Grand Island (GRI) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 25 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.186 miles
  • 895.095 kilometers
  • 483.313 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
  • 554.910 miles
  • 893.040 kilometers
  • 482.203 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 Grand Junction to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Grand Island generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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