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How far is Arcata, CA, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1344 miles / 2164 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Arcata (ACV) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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1344
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1168
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Distance from Grand Island to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1344.373 miles
  • 2163.559 kilometers
  • 1168.228 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
  • 1340.937 miles
  • 2158.029 kilometers
  • 1165.242 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 Island to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Arcata generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Island to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W